Alabama 2026 General Election approaches

The 2026 general election in Alabama is scheduled to take place in less than two weeks. As a midterm election year, voter turnout is projected to be between 33% and 36%.

This election cycle is significant as Alabama is one of only 14 states that hold major elections in non-presidential years. The ballot includes the race for Governor, all constitutional officeholders, and all 140 state legislative seats, including 35 State Senate and 105 House seats.

Political analysts note a significant increase in campaign costs over the last forty years. A typical State House seat now costs approximately $400,000, while a State Senate seat can cost nearly $1 million. Due to high incumbency rates, approximately 80% of the legislature is running unopposed.