HB95 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe LovvornRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Elections; post election audit required

Summary

HB95 would require post-election audits in Alabama after each countywide and statewide general election, using random precinct selection to verify results and publicly report findings.

What This Bill Does

It orders the judge of probate in each county to conduct a post-election audit after every countywide and statewide general election. The audit reviews ballots from at least one randomly selected precinct (excluding absentee and provisional ballots) for races that appeared on the ballot and are not subject to a recount, and may include additional precincts or races. The results are reported to the Secretary of State, who posts them publicly; the Governor and Legislature are informed, and the costs are reimbursed by the state.

Who It Affects

• County probate judges and canvassing boards who plan and oversee the post-election audit, including selecting precincts and coordinating access to ballots.
• Voters, the public, and media who gain access to the audit results via public posting and who may observe the audit process.

Key Provisions

• Requires post-election audit after countywide and statewide general elections; audits at least one randomly selected precinct per election; applies to races on the ballot that are not subject to recount.
• Audits can be conducted manually or with ballot counters, but require at least 30 randomly selected ballots to be manually examined and compared to machine counts; results publicly posted by the Secretary of State; costs reimbursed by the Comptroller.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections, Voting, & Campaigns