Qualifying opens: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT
Qualifying closes: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT
Please read the following guidelines carefully.
All qualifying fees are non-refundable.
🏛️ State Offices (State Constitutional Officers, Legislature, and Judiciary)
- Complete and return the Declaration of Candidacy form and qualifying fee to ALGOP. Online submission of this form serves as your signature and acknowledgment of full understanding.
- File your Statement of Economic Interests with the Alabama Ethics Commission — either online or by mail:
Alabama Ethics Commission
P.O. Box 302300
Montgomery, AL 36130-2300
☎️ 334-242-2997 (ALGOP strongly recommends filing before qualifying as a candidate.)
You have five (5) calendar days after qualifying to submit this form or you may be disqualified. - File your Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee form with the Alabama Secretary of State within five (5) days of qualifying:
Office of the Secretary of State – Elections Division
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103-5616
☎️ 334-242-7210 / 1-800-274-VOTE
Failure to submit on time may result in disqualification. - Judicial candidates only must also file a Disclosure Statement of Financial Interests with the Clerk of the Alabama Supreme Court within ten (10) days of qualifying.
📅 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 once fundraising thresholds are met.
- A copy of the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act is available from ALGOP or the Secretary of State’s office.
- File all Financial Committee and Dissolution forms in a timely manner to avoid penalties or disqualification.
📚 Additional Resources
- 2026 Statewide Election Administrative Calendar: click here
- FCPA Election Calendar & Deadlines: alabamavotes.gov
- Statement of Economic Interests Instructions: ethics.alabama.gov
- Candidate Filing Guide (18th Edition): click here
- Campaign Advertising Disclaimer Guidelines: click here
- Candidate Filing Guidelines: click here
📝 Forms
- Declaration of Candidacy Form
(Online form available below starting Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT) - Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee:
fcpa.alabamavotes.gov (select Candidate Committee Registration) - Statement of Economic Interests Form:
seiform.alabama.gov - Campaign Finance Filings Online Form:
fcpa.alabamavotes.gov
💳 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 Alabama State Senate Districts 25 and 26 during the 2026 election cycle will have their qualifying fee waived and may exit the payment page without submitting payment. First-time candidates for Alabama State Senate Districts 25 and 26 this election cycle are 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 |
| Alabama State Senate | $1,333.18 |