Qualifying opens: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT
Qualifying closes: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT
Please read the following guidelines carefully.
All qualifying fees are non-refundable.
🇺🇸 Federal Offices (U.S. House of Representatives)
- Complete and return the Declaration of Candidacy form and qualifying fee to ALGOP.
- Submitting your online qualification form serves as your signature and acknowledgment that you have fully read and understand its contents.
- Visit the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website for required federal documentation and reporting.
📅 Compliance & Reporting
- Consult with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with election laws.
- Review all pre-election reporting deadlines and file campaign finance reports as required.
📚 Additional Resources
- 2026 Statewide Election Administrative Calendar: click here
📝 Forms
- Declaration of Candidacy Form
(Online form available below starting January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CST)
💳 Payment Information
After submitting your qualifying form, you will be redirected to an online payment portal to complete your payment. Candidates who previously qualified to run for the U.S. House of Representatives during the 2026 election cycle will have their qualifying fee waived and may exit the payment page without submitting payment. First-time candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives this election cycle will be required to pay the qualifying fee.
If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to the Alabama Republican Party. All qualifying fees paid by check must be received by the qualifying deadline at the following address:
Alabama Republican Party Headquarters
3505 Lorna Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
💵 Qualifying Fees
| OFFICE | QUALIFYING FEE |
| U.S. House of Representatives | $3,480.00 |