Alabama Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Midterm Elections
Alabama voters cast ballots Tuesday for Governor and U.S. Senate seats alongside four proposed constitutional amendments amid reports of high early turnout.
Voters across Alabama headed to the polls on November 3, 2026, for midterm elections featuring high-profile contests for Governor and the U.S. Senate. The gubernatorial race pits Democrat Doug Jones against Republican Tommy Tuberville, while the U.S. Senate race features Democrat Everett Wess against Republican Barry Moore. Other contests include several legislative seats and a justice for Place 8 on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Secretary of State Wes Allen urged voters to check both sides of their ballots to ensure they cast votes for four statewide constitutional amendments. These measures include changing the process for filling lieutenant governor vacancies, allowing the consolidation of county school boards, requiring the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and student-led prayer in K-12 schools, and mandating the weekly performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner in schools. Local constitutional amendments are also being decided in counties including Fayette, Walker, and Tuscaloosa.
Reports indicated high turnout during early morning voting, with analysts predicting a statewide turnout between 49% and 54%. Voters cited the economy, affordability, healthcare, gas prices, and public education as the primary drivers of their decisions. Due to the length of the ballots, initial returns are expected to be delayed by an hour or more after polls close at 7 p.m.
