SB265 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Elections, political parties and independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.

Summary

SB265 would lower the number of signatures needed for political parties and independent statewide candidates to gain ballot access and change the deadline for submitting those signatures.

What This Bill Does

The bill reduces the required number of signatures (names) that political parties and independent candidates must gather to appear on statewide ballots. It also changes the time frame or deadline by which those signatures must be submitted. The changes apply to the statewide ballot access process and modify the relevant sections of state election law.

Who It Affects

• Political parties seeking statewide ballot access would face lower signature requirements to qualify for the ballot.
• Independent candidates seeking statewide office would face lower signature requirements to qualify for the ballot.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-6-22 to reduce the number of signatures required for political parties to gain statewide ballot access and to alter the filing deadline for those signatures.
• Amends Section 17-9-3 to reduce the number of signatures required for independent statewide candidates and to modify the deadline or timing for submitting petition signatures.

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

Subjects

Elections