Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! Governor Ivey just signed a bill that's shaking up the 2026 primary election. Mark your calendars, because the new date is Tuesday, May 19, 2026! Originally, the election was slated for May 26th. This change bumps it up a week, placing it the Tuesday before Memorial Day. Why the switch? It's all about making life easier for our local election gurus and probate judges. No sweat, runoff elections are still on! They'll happen four Tuesdays after the primary, impacting both Republicans and Democrats. Here's where it gets interesting: this date change also affects campaign fundraising. Get ready, 'cause the fundraising and filing frenzy kicks off next Monday, May 19, 2025! That's when candidates can start raking in those donations. Wanna throw your hat in the ring? The candidate filing deadline is January 23, 2026 – 116 days before the primary. Get those declarations of candidacy in on time, folks! The general election is still set for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Remember to register at least 15 days prior! Stay tuned for more ChumCity updates!Alabama's Primary Election Date Shifts!
What's the Big Deal?
Runoff Rundown
Money Talks, Window Walks
Filing Frenzy Deadline
General Election Deets
