The Alabama Republican Party announced on Tuesday that qualifying for the Alabama Republican Party Special Election Primaries in Alabama House of Representatives Districts 16 and 55 will not open until Monday, July 17, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. CDT. The qualifying period will end a week later, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
The Alabama Republican Party advises anyone wishing to qualify for the Republican ballot can do so online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP headquarters (3505 Lorna Road in Hoover during the qualifying period. You can also receive more information about the qualifying process by calling ALGOP headquarters at 205.212.5900.
To qualify for either seat with the Alabama Democratic Party, call their headquarters in Montgomery at 334 262-2221.
The Special Election Primary for both seats will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties to turn in their qualifying paperwork, including ballot access petitions to the Secretary of State’s office is Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
If a Republican or Democratic run-off election is needed, it will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The General Election will take place on January 9, 2024.
The seat in House District 16 covers portions of Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Fayette Counties. It became vacant when Rep. Kyle South – a Republican ‘ became the President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
House District 55 is located in Jefferson County. The seat became open when Rep. Fred Plump – a Democrat – resigned after pleading guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges.
Before the two vacancies, the composition of the Alabama House of Representatives was 77 to 28, with Republicans holding a filibuster-proof super majority. There are currently no independents or minor party candidates holding office in either House of the Alabama Legislature.
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