Alabama voters head to polls Tuesday, June 16 for Primary Runoff elections

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 16, for the state’s 2026 primary runoff elections, with several statewide races still to be decided before November’s general election.

In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five contests: Wes Allen and John Wahl for Lieutenant Governor; Jared Hudson and Barry Moore for U.S. Senate; Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson for Attorney General; Corey Hill and Christina Woerner McInnis for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries; and Chris Beeker and Jim Zeigler for Public Service Commission, Place No. 2.

Democratic voters will decide one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party’s U.S. Senate nomination.

Polls will be open statewide from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Election officials remind voters that anyone in line by 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.

The winners of Tuesday’s runoff elections will advance to Alabama’s General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Ahead of the election, Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged residents to participate in the runoff.

“Good government begins with an engaged citizenry, and every Alabama citizen has a responsibility to make their voice heard at the ballot box,” Gov. Ivey said. “It is critical Alabamians get out and vote in Tuesday’s Runoff Election to help choose the leaders who will guide Alabama’s continued success and momentum forward.”


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