SB108 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Elections, primary runoff elections, voter prohibited from switching parties between primary elections

Summary

SB108 would require voters to have previously voted in the same party's preceding primary in order to participate in that party's runoff election.

What This Bill Does

This bill would prohibit a voter from voting in a party's primary runoff unless they voted in the preceding primary election of that same party. It changes current practice that allows voters to choose which party's primary and runoff to vote in. The Secretary of State would promulgate rules to implement this change. It could limit voters who switch parties between the primary and runoff.

Who It Affects

• Voters who participate in party primaries and runoff elections will be restricted to those who previously voted in the same party's preceding primary.
• The Secretary of State and other election officials will be responsible for creating and enforcing rules to implement the new runoff eligibility requirement.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits voting in a primary runoff unless the voter voted in the preceding primary election of the same party as the runoff.
• Requires the Secretary of State to promulgate rules to implement the new runoff eligibility requirement.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections