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As a blue voter in a red state, it can sometimes feel like you might have more of an impact on the outcomes by voting on the other side’s ticket. But your vote for Democrats matters. It tells people in our community that Democrats get out and vote. Which in turn, lets us know that we have supporters for future candidates in the next election. Remember:  do your part by voting blue.

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Run for Office

​Are you thinking of running for office as a Democrat for city office, county office, state office, or federal office?

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Qualifying for all open elected positions is now open and closes on January 23, 2026 at 5pm. Qualifying forms not received to the appropriate authority by 5pm on Jan 23rd will not be accepted.

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Items must be in the hands of the appropriate entity by 5:00 pm; those post marked by January 23 but not in the PO Box at 5:00 pm will not be accepted.

 

2026 Election Dates​​​

  • Primary Election:  May 19​

  • Primary Runoff:  June 

  • General Election:  November 3

  • Municipal Elections:  August 25, 2026 (City of Huntsville ​​Council and School Board Districts 2, 3, & 4)

    • These are non-partisan races, and these offices file with the City; Qualifying usually opens in June and closes in July​

 

To Run for State-Wide or Federal Office:​​​

  • Offices Open in 2026

    • U.S. Senator

    • U.S. Representative District 5

    • Governor

    • Lt. Governor

    • Attorney General

    • Secretary of State

    • State Treasurer

    • State Auditor

    • Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries

    • Public Service Commission (Places 1, 2)

    • State Senator (Districts 2, 3, 7, 8, 9)

    • State House (Districts 4 6, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 53)

    • State Board of Education (District 8)

    • Associate Justice of the Alabama State Supreme Court (Places 5, 6)

    • Court of Civil Appeals Judge

    • Criminal Court of Appeals Judge (Places 1, 2)

    • Circuit Court Judge - Place 2

    • District Court Judge - ( Places -1, 4, 5)

    • State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) Member (see below)

  • State-wide and Federal qualifying papers and qualifying fees (checks) are due in Montgomery at 5 pm on January 23 at Alabama Democratic Headquarters 501 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
    or PO Box 950, Montgomery, AL 36101.  Certified mail recommended.  www.aldemocrats.org

  • Always check requirements at the Alabama Secretary of State's office http://sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/candidates/candidate-resources

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To Run for County-Wide Elected Positions​

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To Run for Executive Committee Open Positions (MCDEC or SDEC)

Both positions require only the Declaration of Candidacy (Downloadable Qualifying form) be submitted along with the Qualifying Fee.

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You do NOT need to check any of the boxes on this form or to fill out the forms mentioned in the checkbox area. 

Complete the top line and the entire portion below the sections containing the checkboxes.  

This applies to MCDEC and SDEC qualification.

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To find your House district (for SDEC) or County Commission (for MCDEC) District, go to www.alabamavotes.gov. These races will be decided at the May 19 Primary Election., if there are more candidates than there are spots available.

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State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC)

  • Fee:  $50.

  • Deliver to the Alabama Democratic Party by 5:00 pm Friday, January 23

  • The Alabama Democratic Party 2026 Candidate Qualifying page has information on running for the SDEC.  See especially the link to qualify online as a candidate for the SDEC.

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Madison County Democratic Executive Committee (MCDEC)

 

Members of both the SDEC and MCDEC are duly elected officers of the Democratic party, and will appear on the ballot only if more individuals qualify to run than positions available.  Each of these positions requires completion of the Declaration of Candidacy Form as well as submission of a qualifying fee, due by January 23 at 5:00 pm.  Both MCDEC and SDEC positions are obligated in service to the parties they represent.

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The responsibilities of the Madison County Democratic Executive Committee (MCDEC) and its elected members are to help build the Democratic Party within Madison County; register new voters; assist Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national level; and work to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) to elect Democrats. We work from a long-range plan to recruit, train, and support qualified Democratic candidates and volunteers at all levels. 

 

Additional Elections Related Information

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Note (1):  

Qualifying fees are based on 2% of the base salary for each office. The
following calculations are estimates and should be confirmed with the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.
www.AlabamaVotes.gov, 334-242-7200

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