HB484 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Primary and runoff election date, primary election held second Tuesday in July and runoff election held second Tuesday in August for 2022 election cycle.

Summary

HB484 would move Alabama's 2022 primary date to the second Tuesday in July as a one-time change due to delayed Census data.

What This Bill Does

For the 2022 election cycle only, the primary election date is changed from May to July (the second Tuesday). The runoff election would occur about four weeks after the July primary, following existing law, which would place it in August 2022. The change is temporary and tied to the delay in Census redistricting data.

Who It Affects

• Voters who participate in Alabama's 2022 primaries and any runoff, due to the shift in the primary date.
• Election offices, poll workers, candidates, and party organizers who must adjust scheduling, logistics, and campaign plans for the altered primary and runoff dates.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: For the 2022 election cycle only, the primary election shall be held on the second Tuesday in July.
• Section 1: Runoff elections will be held four weeks after the primary, under the current rule, resulting in an August runoff in 2022.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law by other means.
• This is a one-time change limited to the 2022 election cycle due to the delay in receiving redistricting data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections