SB285 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

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

SB285 temporarily moves Alabama's 2022 primary date to the second Tuesday in July due to delays in census data.

What This Bill Does

For the 2022 election cycle only, the primary election date is set to the second Tuesday in July instead of the usual fourth Tuesday in May. This is described as a one-time change to accommodate the delayed Census redistricting data. The bill text does not specify a change to the runoff date, and the law would take effect immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Voters who participate in the 2022 primary will vote in July instead of May.
• Election officials and county election staff must schedule and run the July primary and adjust logistics accordingly.

Key Provisions

• The 2022 primary election shall be held on the second Tuesday in July (instead of the usual date).
• The change applies only to the 2022 election cycle and the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval.

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