How to find your polling place for Alabama’s Aug. 11 special primary election

Alabama voters are just eight days away from heading to the polls for a rare late-summer special primary election. Scheduled for August 11, the contest will determine nominees in four of the state’s congressional districts: 1, 2, 6, and 7.

This election will mark the first time voters utilize the state's newly realigned congressional map, a change that impacts residents across 14 different counties. For a refresher on what this special primary entails, voters are encouraged to stay informed.

Where Do You Vote?

While county election officials have indicated that these map changes shouldn't disrupt most established voting locations, it is vital to double-check your status. You can verify your specific polling place and confirm your current congressional district by visiting the Alabama secretary of state website. Alternatively, your local county board of registrars can provide details on your district assignment and polling location.

Mapping the Changes

The realigned districts bring significant shifts for several Alabama counties:

• Jefferson County: Remains split between Districts 6 and 7, though the specific boundaries have been adjusted.
• Mobile County: Now consolidated entirely within District 1.
• Covington County: Transitioned from being fully in District 1 to a split between Districts 1 and 2.
• Elmore County: Now split between Districts 2 and 6.
• Clarke County: Consolidated entirely into District 7.
• Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties: Moved from District 1 to District 2.
• Conecuh, Monroe, and Washington counties: Shifted from District 2 to District 7.
• Lowndes County: Moved from District 7 to District 2.

The Road to August 11

This election follows a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which cleared the way for the state to implement the GOP-favored congressional map. The high court reversed an earlier decision that had found the map violated the Voting Rights Act. Following the court's action, the Alabama Legislature moved to void the results of May’s regular primary for these four districts to facilitate this special election.

Republicans are looking to reclaim the District 2 seat they lost in 2024. As voters head to the polls, note that there will be no runoff; the candidates with the most votes in each race will secure the nomination for the November 3 general election.

Candidate Fields

District 1 (GOP): Lucas Burger, Jerry Carl, John Mills, and Austin Sidwell.

District 2 (GOP): Hampton Harris, Christian Horn, Rhett Marques, David Matthews, Joshua McKee, and James Richardson.

District 6 (GOP): U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer and Case Dixon.

District 6 (Democrat): Jacob Bouma-Sims, Ashtyn Kennedy, Maurice Mercer, and Keith Pilkington.

District 7 (GOP): Ammie Akin and David W. Perry.