HB1 Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris PringleRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 First Special Session
Title: Elections; special primary election for redistricting certain Congressional districts authorized in certain circumstances
Summary: Authorizes a special primary election for congressional districts affected by a federal court ruling on district boundaries, to be held under specific timing conditions in 2026.
What This Bill Does
If a federal court rules on boundaries in time to allow a supplemental special primary during the 2026 cycle, Alabama will hold a new special primary for the affected districts. The Governor must issue a proclamation and set an election calendar, and the winner of the special primary becomes the party nominee with no runoff. Regular primary results cannot determine the party nominee for the affected districts when a special primary is held, but eligible regular primary candidates may still appear on the special ballot; the certification of nominees will be based only on the special primary results. The act takes effect immediately and does not alter the date of the 2026 General Election or normal primaries when district boundaries have not changed.

Who It Affects
Voters in the affected congressional districts, who will vote in the special primary and whose nomination will depend on its results

Key Provisions
Triggers a special primary if a federal court ruling affects boundaries and timing allows a 2026 supplemental election
Governor to issue proclamation and set calendar; special primary winner becomes party nominee with no runoff
Regular primary results for affected districts are void for nominating purposes when a special primary is held; eligible regular-primary candidates may appear on the special ballot
Immediate effective date; 2026 General Election date remains unchanged

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Nov 6, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Elections, Voting, & Campaigns