SB194 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

General election, revise election schedule for November 3, 2020, election

Summary

This bill makes temporary, one-time changes to Alabama's election deadlines for the November 3, 2020 general election to align with the Republican National Convention schedule.

What This Bill Does

It shortens several key deadlines for the November 3, 2020 election: nomination finalization must occur by 68 days before the election (instead of 76), and acceptance notifications must be by 68 days (instead of 76). The Secretary of State must electronically certify ballot names to probate judges by 66 days (instead of 74). Certificates of nomination and nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State by 75 days (instead of 82). This change is explicitly stated to be a one-time occurrence.

Who It Affects

• State political party executive committees and candidates: must finalize nominations and file certificates by earlier deadlines (68/75 days before the election) and respond to nomination offers by 68 days before the election.
• Secretary of State and county probate judges/election officials: must implement electronic certification and ballot-name preparation earlier (66 days) and ensure ballots reflect the adjusted schedule.

Key Provisions

• Nomination finalization by state executive committees must be completed electronically no later than 68 days before the general election (instead of 76 days).
• Notification deadline for individuals who do not wish to accept nomination is 68 days before the election (instead of 76 days).
• Secretary of State must certify ballot names to probate judges electronically not later than 66 days before the election (instead of 74 days).
• Certificates of nomination by a political party and nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State by the 75th day before the election (instead of the 82nd day).
• This is declared to be a one-time occurrence applicable only to the November 3, 2020 general election.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections