Two different elections took place across the Birmingham area today.

First, mayoral race runoff winners for cities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties:

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And in the Birmingham $150 million bond referendum:

• Landfill expansion: Yes
• Street/sidewalk improvements: Yes
• Economic development: Yes
• Public building facilities and equipment: Yes
• Park improvements: Yes
• Storm/sanitary sewers: Yes

Next: The general election takes place Nov. 6.

Update: Oct. 11: Voter turnout for the Birmingham bond referendum was below 10 percent.

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One month till Election Day.

To aid your trip to the polls, we have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the general election. (The 180-page Jefferson County ballot has a version for every district.)

Know the candidates. Study the 11 state amendments. Be an informed voter.

Also, check out the Alabama Voter Guide, with voting procedures and frequently asked questions.

For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.

Election Day is Nov. 6.

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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.

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Jefferson County

Shelby County

Alabama Voter Guide 2012

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Video: A look at Birmingham’s $150 million bond referendum
on Tuesday

Birmingham-area residents won’t have to wait till November to visit the polls. August had municipal races, September had a state referendum, and October …

This month is special, with two dates and three different elections. It’s like Christmas for voters. A horrible, horrible out-of-season Christmas.

Tuesday: Suburban residents will choose mayors in these runoff races:

• Alabaster: David Frings and Marty Handlon
• Brighton: Eddie Cooper and Barbara Watkins
• Fairfield: Kenneth Coachman and Fredrick “Rev. F.D.” Scott
• Helena: Mark Hall and Charles “Sonny” Penhale
• Irondale: Tommy Alexander and James Stewart Jr.
• Montevallo: Hollie Cost and Ben McCrory
• Tarrant: Joe Matthews and Loxcil Tuck
• Trafford: Clint Daniels and Robert Niblett

Also, city council runoff elections will take place in various suburbs.

The winners will be sworn in Nov. 5.

In a separate decision, Birmingham residents will vote on a $150 million bond for capital improvements.

Oct. 23: Another trip to the polls for Birminghamians to pick officers for the 99 neighborhood associations. The officers serve 2-year terms.

For more information on polling places, call the Mayor’s Office of Citizen’s Assistance, at (205) 254-2806. Or contact your neighborhood association president.

Polls will be open on both days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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