What To Know About Today's Primary Runoffs In Alabama

Polls are open for today's statewide political party primary runoffs. They will remain open until 7:00 tonight.

On the Ballot

Today's balloting is the second of four election days this year and the results will be significant. Offices from the U.S. Senate to Lt. Governor, State Attorney General, Ag and Industry Commissioner and Public Service Commission Place #2 are on the Republican ballot. The only Democrat runoff is for the U.S. Senate.

The election will also be a test of the coattails of President Trump who has endorsed candidates in the Republican races. The race with the biggest Trump test is for U-S Senate where the candidate he endorsed Rep. Barry Moore has seen former Navy Seal challenger Jared Hudson close the gap since finishing second on May 19th.

There is one runoff on the Democratic Party ballot with Dakarai Larriiett and Everett Wess vying for their party’s U-S Senate Nomination.

On the GOP ballot there are five runoffs. Wes Allen and John Wahl for Lt. Governor, Jared Hudson and Barry Moore square off in the U.S. Senate, the Attorney General nomination is between Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson, It is Corey Hill and Christina Woerner McInnis in the Ag and Industry Commissioner’s race and PSC Place 2 incumbent Jim Beeker is trying to fight off a significant challenge from former commission Jim Zeigler.

The third election will be primaries for the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th Congressional Districts in the Aug. 11 special election. The General Election is in November.

A low voter turnout is expected despite the importance of the offices on the ballot.

There are a few local runoffs on ballots:

Fayette County Runoffs

Fayette County voters will see two Republican runoffs:

Revenue Commissioner: Carrie Edmonson vs. incumbent Jeananne Edwards
Schools Superintendent: Jeremy Madden vs. Steve Sawyer

Greene County Commission Runoffs

Democratic voters will decide:

District 1: Larry Smith vs. incumbent Garria Spencer
District 3: Latasha Johnson vs. Jacqueline Stewart

Walker County Sheriff Runoff

Republicans will choose between Jason Akins and J.C. Poe Jr. after incumbent Sheriff Nick Smith was eliminated in the May primary. Because no Democrat qualified for the race, Tuesday's winner is expected to become the county's next sheriff.

What You Need To Know

The Weather: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog between 2pm and 3pm is possible.

May 19th Primary Results

You can find your polling location by taking the following steps.

Click here to go to the Secretary of State's website.
Under "Polling Place Search," enter your full address.
Click view locations.

The full address of your polling location will show up so that you know where to go.

What Happens When I Arrive At The Polls?: You will provide your name to a poll worker and present an acceptable form of photo identification. Your voting district is based on your home address, not your mailing address, so you’ll want to make sure you choose the right polling location.

What Voter Identification Is Acceptable:

Valid forms of photo ID include:

Valid Driver’s License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Driver’s License
Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Non-driver ID
Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID
Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
- Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required)
- Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required)
- Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required)
Valid Federal Issued ID
Valid US Passport
Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state
Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
Valid Military ID
Valid Tribal ID

A poll worker will check the list of registered voters for your name.

Frequently Asked Questions: Alabama Secretary of State's Office Website