Countdown to the Special Primary — Districts 1, 2, 6 & 7 (August 11, 2026)
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Special Primary Election: August 11, 2026
Districts affected: U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 & 7 (Alabama’s restored 2023 map)
No Runoff: decided by plurality — the top vote-getter advances directly to the November general.
Voter Registration Deadline: July 27, 2026
Absentee Application Deadline: August 4, 2026 (by mail) · August 6, 2026 (in person)
Absentee Ballot Return: close of business August 10 (hand-delivered) · noon August 11 (by mail)
Districts 3, 4 & 5 held their primaries on May 19 and are not part of this special election.
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 19, 2026
Absentee App Deadline: October 27, 2026
Key Races & Accountability
Candidate Watch: Shomari Figures (District 2)
1. Vote for House Democratic Leadership (Speaker)
Figures’ Vote: YES — for Hakeem Jeffries
Assessment: Against Alabama
2. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Figures’ Vote: NO
Assessment: Against Alabama / Against President Trump
3. Federal Government Shutdown
Figures’ Vote: YES
Assessment: Against Alabama
4. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Figures’ Vote: NO
Assessment: Against Alabama Values
5. Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Figures’ Vote: NO
Assessment: Against Alabama Families
Votes Supporting Alabama Values: 0
Votes Aligning with Trump Agenda: 0
Votes Aligning with Trump Agenda: 0