Alabama voters have big decisions to make in 2026, choosing replacements for state leaders who are leaving because of term limits or to run for another office. Voters will pick their next governor, U.S. senator, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Alabama voters will head to the ballot box for statewide elections this year, and a prefiled bill could add mandatory post-election audits across the state.

The qualifying window for Republicans and Democrats running for office in 2026 will open on Monday. Leaders are talking about how that could shape things up on the campaign trail. By law, candidates running for office have to qualify with a political party or submit a petition to run independently.

The qualifying window for Republicans and Democrats will open on Monday. State Capitol Reporter Ryan Hall explained what this means for the upcoming primaries. State

Wednesday night, Alabama is ringing in a new year of state politics. With major offices up for grabs in 2026, leaders shared what races you should watch next year.

Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) said Alabamians should be the ones to decide whether to keep or get rid of the death penalty. He said it is a topic that has people passionate on both sides of the issue, which is what led to prefiling House Bill 76.