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Alabama elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Alabama, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Alabama are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

May 24, 2022: Primary
June 21, 2022: Primary runoff
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Alabama elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Alabama elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor Click here
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts
School boards Click here
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures Click here

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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Alabama 2022 ballot measures

May 24, 2022:

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1 Issue $85 million in bonds for historical sites and state parks

Approveda

605,329 (77%)

181,138 (23%)


November 8, 2022:

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Amendment 10 Authorize the Code Commissioner to incorporate voter-approved amendments into the Alabama Constitution of 2022

Approveda

816,634 (75%)

278,984 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 1 Allow the Legislature to provide for offenses for which bail can be denied

Approveda

1,020,464 (80%)

247,554 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 2 Authorize the state or local government to grant federal funds to public or private entities to expand or provide for broadband internet infrastructure

Approveda

939,704 (79%)

256,541 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 3 Require the governor to provide notice before granting a commutation or reprieve of a death sentence

Approveda

994,276 (82%)

219,903 (18%)

LRCA

Amendment 4 Require changes to laws governing the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least six months before the general election

Approveda

937,729 (80%)

235,090 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 5 Remove orphans' business from probate courts' jurisdiction

Approveda

780,480 (69%)

355,467 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 6 Authorize specified cities to use established property taxes to fund capital improvements

Approveda

676,579 (61%)

437,997 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 7 Change the requirements for local governments to finance economic and industrial development

Approveda

834,734 (75%)

272,159 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 8 Provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Shelby County

Approveda

686,822 (72%)

272,999 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 9 Provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Lake View

Approveda

683,160 (71%)

273,102 (29%)

LRCA

Question Approve the Alabama Constitution of 2022

Approveda

888,456 (76%)

273,040 (24%)


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Voting information

See also: Voting in Alabama

General election

Election information in Alabama: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 24, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 24, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 3, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

No

What were the early voting start and end dates?

N/A to N/A

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Primary election

Election information in Alabama: May 24, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: May 9, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 9, 2022
  • Online: May 9, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: May 19, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 17, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: May 23, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 24, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

N/A to N/A

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Alabama after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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Alabama Congressional Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Alabama Congressional Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Alabama State Senate Districts
until November 8, 2022

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Alabama State Senate Districts
starting November 9, 2022

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Alabama State House Districts
until November 8, 2022

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Alabama State House Districts
starting November 9, 2022

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Footnotes