Republicans Win Nominations in Alabama Special Primary Elections

Alabama held special primary elections on August 12, 2026, for four congressional districts after the Supreme Court of the United States permitted the state to use a 2023 redistricting map. The elections saw a low voter turnout of approximately 5% of eligible voters.

Republican candidates won nominations across all four contested districts. In the First District, former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl secured the nomination to face Democrat Clyde Jones Jr. State Representative Rhett Marques won the Republican nomination for the Second District, where he will challenge incumbent Democrat Shomari Figures in a district with significantly altered borders. In the Sixth District, incumbent Republican Gary Palmer won his primary and will face Democrat Maurice Mercer. In the Seventh District, Republican Ammie Akin won the nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Terri Sewell.

The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Republican nominees emphasized the importance of maintaining House control and increasing base turnout to support leadership, while Democratic challenger Maurice Mercer positioned himself as a viable alternative to the incumbent in the Sixth District.