2025 Municipal Election Information
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Municipal Election Calendar - Quick Reference
| Date | Information | Code of Alabama, 1975 – Section Number |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | First day candidates can raise or spend money. | 17-5-7(b)(2) |
| May 28, 2025 | Last day a person can become a resident of the municipality in order to become a candidate. | 11-46-25(g) 11-43-63 |
| June 10, 2025 | Mayor will give notice of the election. | 11-46-22(a) |
| June 10, 2025 | Candidates may begin qualifying at City Hall once notice is published. Qualifying forms are available from the City Clerk after publication. | 11-46-22(a) |
| Candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission in order to appear on the ballot. For questions regarding the Statement of Economic Interests form, please call the Alabama Ethics Commission at 334-242-2997 or email at candidates@ethics.alabama.gov. | 36-25-15(a) | |
| June 24, 2025 | Last day, by 5:00 p.m., to qualify to run for municipal office. | 11-46-25(g) |
| August 26, 2025 | Last day to establish residency to vote in municipal general election. | 11-46-28(a) |
| August 26, 2025 | ELECTION DAY | 11-46-28(a) |
| August 26, 2025 | All polling places shall be open for voting from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. | 11-46-28(a) |
Run-off Election
| Date | Information | Code of Alabama, 1975 – Section Number |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | Last day to register to vote for the run-off election. | 11-46-38 17-3-50 |
| September 23, 2025 | RUN-OFF ELECTION | 11-46-55(d) 11-46-21(a) |
| September 23, 2025 | All polling places shall be open for voting from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. | 11-46-28(a) |
Post Election
| Date | Information | Code of Alabama, 1975 – Section Number |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | Newly elected municipal officials take office on the first Monday in November following the election. | 11-46-21(c) |
| November 3, 2025 | Council meets for its organizational session. | 11-43-44 |
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