Clock is ticking on the August 11 Congressional Primaries

May 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Earlier today, the Attorney General's Office filed emergency stay applications with the U.S. Supreme Court following yesterday's shameful decision by the three-judge panel which temporarily blocks use of the state's 2023 congressional map, requesting the Court to rule by Monday, June 1.

When Governor Ivey called a special session at the beginning of the month, she stated this action would prepare Alabama if the courts acted quickly, allowing the state to hold a special primary election using the 2023 congressional map. After a successful special session and then a favorable ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Ivey acted quickly to call a special primary election for August 11.

With any elections, there are various deadlines, one of which is approaching this Friday, May 29, 2026. According to the August 11 Special Primary Election Calendar, on Friday, May 29, the secretary of state must certify names of opposed candidates to probate judges. However, to further ensure the state remains in the best position should it receive a favorable ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Ivey today amended the Special Primary Election Calendar to allow additional time for the secretary of state to certify the names of opposed candidates that are to appear on the Special Primary Election ballot. Under the Amended Special Primary Election Calendar, that deadline is now set for Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Governor Ivey issued the following comment:

"Alabama is committed to the redistricting fight, and as I said yesterday, I fully support Attorney General Marshall's appeal. I am hopeful the Supreme Court quickly gives Alabama a favorable response so we can move forward with the August 11 Special Primary Election using our 2023 congressional map. We remain in close contact with the Secretary of State's Office and the Attorney General's Office as the appeal process plays out and as our elections approach us." – Governor Kay Ivey