SB426 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lowell Barron
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Jackson Co., county offices, county commission required to call a special election for any vacancy under certain conditions, const. amend.
Summary: A constitutional amendment requiring Jackson County to hold a special election for county office vacancies if 12 months or more remain in the term.
What This Bill Does
If a vacancy occurs in a Jackson County county office and there are 12 months or more left in the unexpired term, the county commission must call a special election within two weeks. The election must be held within three months after the vacancy occurs. The election would follow existing Alabama election laws and the state's constitutional amendment framework, with ballot language describing the change and Yes/No voting options.

Who It Affects
Residents of Jackson County who vote in county office elections, as replacements for vacancies with 12+ months left would be determined by a special election rather than appointment.
Jackson County government and election officials (including the county commission and local election authorities) who must schedule and conduct the required special election within the specified timelines.

Key Provisions
Requires a special election for any vacancy in a Jackson County county office when 12 months or more remain in the unexpired term.
The county commission must call the special election within two weeks of the vacancy, and the election must be held within three months after the vacancy occurs.
The election is conducted under the state's constitutional amendment framework (Amendment 555 / Section 284.01) and applicable election laws, with specified ballot language and Yes/No voting options.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Jackson County