The 2022 Alabama elections were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The primary elections were held on May 24, 2022, with runoffs taking place on June 21, 2022.
Every member of the Alabama state legislature was up for election in 2018. Both state senators and state representatives serve four-year terms in Alabama. After the 2018 elections, Republicans maintained control of both chambers. In 2018, all 35 Alabama Senate seats and all 105 Alabama House of Representatives seats were up for election. These seats will not be contested in a regularly scheduled election again until 2026.
Republicans won 27 while Democrats won 8 seats. The Republican Party gained 1 seat, the 29th, which was held by an retiring independent who caucused with the Republicans.
Judiciary
The state Supreme Court has 9 seats, all of which are currently occupied by Republican incumbents. At the appellate level, both the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals have 5 seats each, all of which are currently held by Republicans.
Two justices to the Alabama Supreme Court were elected, and both seats were won by Republicans.
Ballot measures
A total of twelve statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot, one in May and eleven in November. All of them were approved by the voters.[2]
Amendment 1 (May)
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
The Authorize $85 Million in Bonds for Public Historical Sites and State Parks Amendment would issue $85 million in bonds for historical sites and state parks.[3]
The Allow Denial of Bail for Offenses Enumerated by State Legislature Amendment would allow the legislature to provide for offenses for which bail can be denied.[4]
Amendment 1 (November)
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
1,020,464
80.48
No
247,554
19.52
Total votes
1,268,018
100.00
Amendment 2
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
The Broadband Internet Infrastructure Funding Amendment would authorize the state or local government to grant federal funds to public or private entities to expand or provide for broadband internet infrastructure.[5]
Amendment 2
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
939,704
78.55
No
256,541
21.45
Total votes
1,196,245
100.00
Amendment 3
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Notice to Victim's Family Required for Commutation or Reprieve of Death Sentences Amendment would require the governor to provide notice before granting a commutation or reprieve of a death sentence.[6]
Amendment 3
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
994,276
81.89
No
219,903
18.11
Total votes
1,214,179
100.00
Amendment 4
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Prohibit Changes to Election Conduct Laws within Six Months of General Elections Amendment would require changes to laws governing the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least six months before the general election.[7]
Amendment 4
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
937,729
79.96
No
235,090
20.04
Total votes
1,172,819
100.00
Amendment 5
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Remove Orphans' Business from Probate Court Jurisdiction Amendment would remove orphans' businesses from the jurisdiction of county probate courts.[8]
Amendment 5
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
780,480
68.71
No
355,467
31.29
Total votes
1,135,947
100.00
Amendment 6
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
No:
50–60%
The Authorize Certain Cities to Use Special Property Tax Revenue to Pay for Capital Improvements Directly Amendment would authorize specified cities to use established property taxes to fund capital improvements.[9]
Amendment 6
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
676,579
60.70
No
437,997
39.30
Total votes
1,114,576
100.00
Amendment 7
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Local Economic and Industrial Development Bonds and Financing Amendment would change the requirements for local governments to finance economic and industrial development.[10]
Amendment 7
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
834,734
75.41
No
272,159
24.59
Total votes
1,106,893
100.00
Amendment 8
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Public Service Commission to Regulate Private Sewer Systems in Shelby County Amendment would provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Shelby County.[11]
Amendment 8
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
686,822
71.56
No
272,999
28.44
Total votes
959,821
100.00
Amendment 9
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Public Service Commission to Regulate Private Sewer System in Lake View Amendment would provide that the Public Service Commission shall regulate certain private sewer systems in Lake View from 2023 through 2027.[12]
Amendment 9
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
683,160
71.44
No
273,102
28.56
Total votes
956,262
100.00
Amendment 10
Results by county
Yes:
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
The Incorporate Voter-Approved Amendments in New State Constitution Measure would authorize the Code Commissioner to incorporate voter-approved amendments into the Alabama Constitution of 2022.[13]
"Voting in Alabama", Voting Information by State, Rock the Vote . ("Deadlines, dates, requirements, registration options and information on how to vote in your state")
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