Candidacy Information
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Alabama elections in mayor-council municipalities are conducted pursuant to the general municipal election laws pertaining to mayor/council cities and towns. These laws are codified at Sections 11-46-20 through 11-46-74, Code of Alabama, 1975. Absentee ballot laws applicable to municipal elections are codified at Sections 17-11-1 through 17-11-19, Code of Alabama 1975. Numerous changes were made to Alabama’s election laws since the 2020 municipal elections. Due to Alabama Senate Bill 119 passed during the 2021 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey as Act Number 2021-157, municipal elections that were on the same cycle as presidential elections were postponed 12 months, adding one year to the terms of the elected officials in office at that time. The terms of those elected officials expires in 2025.
How Do I Qualify To Run For Office?
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Qualification to run for municipal office begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and ends at 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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Candidates must familiarize themselves with the various reporting and other requirements of the Alabama Ethics Commission and Fair Campaign Practices Act. All elected officials are required to complete 5 to 10 hours of training per year in core curriculum classes offered by the Alabama League of Municipalities. Useful documents and links for candidates for public office are included below.
Candidate Information:
- Municipal Election Calendar
- Statement of Economic Interest
- Fair Campaign Practices Act
- Municipal Official Training
- What Every Potential Candidate Should Know
- Duties of the Mayor and Council
Helpful Links:
- Alabama Votes (Election Center of Alabama)
- Candidate Resources (Alabama Secretary of State)
- Voter List (Alabama Secretary of State)
- Voter Registration (Alabama Secretary of State)
- City Calendar (City Hall Hours)
*Reminder: the information provided on this page is not exhaustive.
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