All of Alabama's seven seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2016. Six Republicans and one Democrat were re-elected. No districts changed partisan control.
Three seats on the Supreme Court of Alabama were up for election in 2016. Of these three only one seat was contested as justice Tom Parker faced a challenger in his bid for re-election.[5]
Fifteen statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alabama - one in March and fourteen in November. All but two were approved by the voters.[7]
Amendment 1 (March)
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
No:
50–60%
The Alabama Judicial Retirement Measure would allow the legislature to change retirement plans for new Alabama Supreme Court, district, circuit and probate judges, and move circuit clerks and district attorneys out of the supernumerary system and into the Retirement Systems of Alabama.[8]
The Auburn University Board of Trustees Amendment would add two members, elected at large, to the Auburn University Board of Trustees and ensure that not more than three board member terms expire in any one calendar year.[10]
The Rules Governing Allocation of State Park Funds Amendment would prohibit reallocating state park funds for other uses and allow the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to contract with non-state entities for the operation and maintenance of land and facilities that are part of the state park system.[11]
The Rules for Determining a Local Constitutional Amendment would change the procedure for determining local constitutional amendments so that only a unanimous vote of the legislature is needed to declare that a constitutional amendment exclusively affects only one particular jurisdiction.[12]
Th The County Affairs Administration Amendment would authorize county commissions to establish programs pertaining to the administration of their respective counties.[13]
The State Constitutional Language Governing Separation of Powers Amendment would reword and reorganize the sections of the Alabama Constitution that address the Alabama government's separation of powers, without changing the substance of those powers.[14]
The Supervision of Employees in the Etowah County Sheriff's Department Amendment would place employees of the Etowah County Sheriff's office under the authority of the Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County.[16]
The Alabama Right to Work Amendment would add the "right to work", a law prohibiting businesses from making rules about union membership, to the Alabama Constitution in addition to the statutes providing for the state's "right to work" policies.[17]
The Increase of Maximum Qualifying Age for Pickens County Judges Amendment would increase the maximum age allowed for candidates for the position of Judge of Probate in Pickens County to 75 years of age.[18]
Despite the amendment receiving >50% approval statewide, Pickens County itself voted against it. As such, the amendment was rejected in accordance with Alabama state law.[a]
Amendment 9 (in Pickens County)
Choice
Votes
%
No
4,070
51.87
Yes
3,777
48.13
Total votes
34,691
100.00
Amendment 10
Results by county
Yes:
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
No:
60–70%
The Restriction of Police and Planning Jurisdiction in Calhoun County Amendment would make any territory in Calhoun County subject to the police jurisdiction and planning jurisdiction of its respective municipality within the county.[19]
The Use of City Manufacturing Zone Tax Revenue to Incentivize Manufacturing Amendment would confirm the Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act, which allowed Alabama cities to create specific zones to attract industry to Alabama.[20]
The Authorization of Toll Districts and Toll District Revenue Bond Debt in Baldwin County Amendment would establish a governing body to oversee toll roads and bridges within Baldwin County and permit them to issue revenue bonds to fund projects.[21]
Despite the amendment receiving >50% approval statewide, Baldwin County itself voted against it. As such, the amendment was rejected in accordance with Alabama state law.[a]
Amendment 12 (in Baldwin County)
Choice
Votes
%
No
39,755
51.86
Yes
36,901
48.14
Total votes
76,656
100.00
Amendment 13
Results by county
Yes:
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
No:
50–60%
The Removal of Age Restriction for Government Officials Amendment would remove any current age restrictions and prohibit future age restrictions for government official positions, with the exception of judicial office.[22]
The Approval of Budget Isolation Resolution Proposing a Local Law Amendment would guarantee the application of budget isolation resolutions to local laws passed by the legislature prior to November 8, 2016.[23]
1 2 Alabama state law states that constitutional amendments addressing issues in a specific county must receive approval from the majority of voters in that county in addition to approval from the majority of voters statewide in order to pass.
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