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Happy Memorial Day!
Learn more about how the holiday started in Charleston, S.C.
Election results from today’s primaries in Alabama …
More election coverage in our Vote 2022Â special report.
The runoff takes place June 21.
Voter turnout:
(Updating throughout the evening.)
Democrats
(Contested races only)
Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue
Republicans
(Contested races only)
Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue
Amendments
Winner in red
Turnout is low. Don't ask me what that means except that many Alabamians clearly didn't find the campaigns engaging.
— Kyle Whitmire (@WarOnDumb) May 24, 2022
I have the privilege of voting at Rosa Parks’ church and you better believe I take it seriously. Don’t forget to vote, Alabama! #vote #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/QwAWResSr3
— Leah Nelson (@leahanelson) May 24, 2022
Thoroughly unscientific, FWIW observation from speaking with voters throughout central Alabama this morning: I encountered more unprompted complaints about the negative campaign advertising this year than I have in previous elections. #alpolitics
— Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) May 24, 2022
Assuming Ivey wins in November and finishes her second full term in office in 2027, she will have served the longest continuous term of any governor in Alabama history. #alpolitics
— Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) May 25, 2022
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Time to start marking ballots. The polls are open till 7 tonight for Alabama’s midterm elections.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Call Jefferson County: (205)Â 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): (205) 481-4105, Shelby County: (205)Â 669-3913.
Or Search Your Polling Place on AlabamaVotes.gov.
Wade on Birmingham:
election results tonight
Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:
Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?
A: Check out these sample ballots for each county.
You’re voting for U.S. Senator, state (including governor) and county officials.
Who are you voting for today? Tell us in the comments.
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The midterm elections are upon us. On May 24, cast your ballots in Alabama for state and local races.
We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries.
Find your polling place/districts.
Check out the top state and county offices up for grabs. And peruse the Alabama Voter Guide 2022, with voting procedures and frequently asked questions.
For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.
Vote next Tuesday, with runoffs on June 21.
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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.
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Jefferson County: Democratic ballot
Jefferson County: Republican ballot
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Shelby County: Democratic ballot
Shelby County: Republican ballot
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Alabama Voter Guide 2022
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Candidate guides:
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Merry Christmas!
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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Enjoy this lonnnnng screensaver of holiday cheer, minus any family bickering.
Video: Livestream of the 2021 National Veterans Day parade
And we’re back!
The 2021 National Veterans Day parade returns to downtown after a COVID break in the Year That Shall Not Be Named.
It starts at 1:30 today, with livestreaming above. Big shout out to the men and women who serve or served in the armed forces!
Map: National Veterans Day parade route
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Video: Let’s celebrate the holiday with Teen Titans Go!
Happy Labor Day! Be safe, get the vaccine, mask up and stay socially distanced for everyone’s sake.
The polls are closed, and the totals will soon be in. Results from today’s races in Birmingham …
Updates throughout the evening …
Voter turnout was 25 percent, compared to 27 percent in 2017, 21 percent in 2013, 15 percent in 2011*, 26 percent in 2009* and 45 percent in 2007.
*Special mayoral elections.
Runoffs take place Oct. 5.
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More Vote 2021 coverage.
Birmingham’s Election Day is here, with polls open till 7. At stake, mayor, city council and board of education.
A: Call the city clerk’s office at (205) 254-2290.
Or Search Your Polling Place on AlabamaVotes.gov. This PDF list has the all the polling locations.
Note: District boundaries changed in 2011; check for your correct district on this PDF map.
Wade on Birmingham:
election results tonight
Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:
Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?
A: Check out this sample ballot along with the list of all candidates.
Q: Have the mayoral candidates debated?
A: Three times. Watch them here.
You’re voting for Birmingham mayor, and for your district, a city council representative and a board of education member.
If needed, runoffs take place Oct. 5.
Are you voting today? Tell us in the comments.
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Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, take some time to study the Birmingham ballot. We’re voting on mayor, city council and board of education (Mobile has its general election, too).
The candidates:
Mayor:
For city council (by district):
For board of education (by district):
I = incumbent
The Birmingham municipal election takes place Tuesday. Runoffs take place Oct. 5.
Sample ballot for 2021 Birmingham municipal election
(download PDF ballot)
Also:
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