Alabama candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines
Official 2026 report due dates for Alabama state candidates file with Alabama Secretary of State (Fair Campaign Practices Act / FCPA electronic filing system).
6 more deadlines follow in this cycle.
Electbase emails you before every deadline — 14, 7, and 2 days out — and stays current as the official schedule changes.
Get deadline remindersIncluded in every Electbase plan · See pricingThis page also covers Alabama candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Alabama: what to file, when, and with whom.
16 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.
These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Alabama state candidate files with Alabama Secretary of State (Fair Campaign Practices Act / FCPA electronic filing system) for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is May 19, 2026.
| Due | Type | Report | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic | AL January Monthly Report January monthly report, due the 2nd business day of February. |
— – Jan 31, 2026 | |
| Periodic | AL February Monthly Report February monthly report. |
— – Feb 28, 2026 | |
| Periodic | AL March Monthly Report March monthly report (last monthly before primary weeklies begin). |
— – Mar 31, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | AL 1st Primary Weekly Report First weekly report before the May 19 primary. |
— – Apr 24, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | AL 2nd Primary Weekly Report Second weekly report before the primary. |
— | |
| Pre-election | AL 3rd Primary Weekly Report Third weekly report before the primary. |
— | |
| Pre-election | AL 4th Primary Weekly Report Fourth weekly report before the primary. |
— | |
| Periodic | AL June Monthly Report June monthly report. |
— – Jun 30, 2026 | |
| Periodic | AL July Monthly Report July monthly report. |
— – Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Periodic | AL August Monthly Report August monthly report. |
— – Aug 31, 2026 | |
| Periodic | AL September Monthly Report September monthly report (last monthly before general weeklies begin). |
— – Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | AL 1st General Weekly Report First weekly report before the November 3 general (Columbus Day shifts it to Tuesday). |
— | |
| Pre-election | AL 2nd General Weekly Report Second weekly report before the general. |
— | |
| Pre-election | AL 3rd General Weekly Report Third weekly report before the general. |
— | |
| Pre-election | AL 4th General Weekly Report Fourth weekly report before the general. |
— | |
| Annual/Year-end | AL 2026 Annual Report 2026 annual report. |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.
Good to know
Unconditional core for a party candidate running through the primary (May 19) and general (November 3). Monthly reports are due the 2nd business day of the following month; the April and May monthlies are NOT filed by primary/runoff participants (the weeklies cover those periods) and are omitted here. CONDITIONAL: a candidate in the June 16 runoff files 4 additional runoff weeklies (May 26, Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15); a candidate who wins the primary outright and skips the runoff files the May monthly (Jun 2). Daily reports ($5,000+/day for legislative/statewide/school-board candidates in the 8 days before an election) and $20,000 single-contribution reports are event-driven.
Alabama candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.
Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Alabama — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Alabama Secretary of State. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.
2027
Municipal
Mayor, City Council
Not yet published. Some Alabama municipalities hold elections in odd-numbered years. Specific municipalities holding 2027 municipal elections have not yet called their elections as of the research date (July 2026). Elections and filing deadlines are set by individual city ordinance/resolution when called.
Filing authority: Individual Municipal Clerk (varies by municipality).
Next check: Mar 1, 2027.
Various Municipal Charters and Ordinances · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for Mayor, City Council in Various Municipalities (not yet identified) for the 2027 Off-Cycle Municipal Elections has not yet been published; check with Individual Municipal Clerk (varies by municipality). Source: Individual Alabama Municipalities.
2028
Federal
U.S. House of Representatives — Districts 1-7
Not yet published. Primary filing procedures and deadlines for federal offices are governed by Ala. Code § 17-15. Specific 2028 filing deadlines are not yet published by the Secretary of State as of the research date.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
U.S. Senate
Not yet published. Alabama will hold a U.S. Senate election in 2028. The seat of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (Class 2 seat) is up for election. Filing procedures governed by Ala. Code § 17-15.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections); U.S. Senate Class Schedule · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature and U.S. Senate.
President of the United States
Not yet published. Presidential candidates in Alabama file through party-designated processes. Specific 2028 filing deadlines to be published by the Secretary of State.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
U.S. House of Representatives — Districts 1-7
Not yet published. Independent candidates for U.S. House must file nominating petitions with signatures. Specific 2028 filing deadlines and petition signature requirements not yet published by the Secretary of State.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
U.S. Senate
Not yet published. Independent candidates for U.S. Senate must file nominating petitions. Specific 2028 filing deadlines and petition signature requirements not yet published.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
State Legislative
State Senate and House of Representatives — All districts
Not yet published. State legislative candidates file in primary elections. Specific 2028 filing deadlines governed by Ala. Code § 17-15.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for State Senate and House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
State Senate and House of Representatives — All districts
Not yet published. State legislative candidates who won their primary (or independents) run in the general election. Specific 2028 filing deadlines and procedures not yet published.
Filing authority: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for State Senate and House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
Judicial
Court of Civil Appeals Judges, Alabama Supreme Court Justices (if applicable) — All districts
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division
Alabama Code - Elections Chapter 15 and Judiciary Chapter 12 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The filing deadline for Court of Civil Appeals Judges, Alabama Supreme Court Justices (if applicable) in Statewide for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) is not yet a confirmed date (election not yet scheduled); check with Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Alabama Legislature.
County
County Commissioner, County Probate Judge, County Clerk — All districts
Not yet published. County offices are elected in presidential election years (2028). Filing is done at the county probate judge's office. Deadlines follow state statutory formula per Ala. Code § 17-15.
Filing authority: County Probate Judge (in each county).
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for County Commissioner, County Probate Judge, County Clerk in Statewide (All Counties) for the 2028 Alabama Primary Election (Mar 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with County Probate Judge (in each county). Source: Alabama Legislature.
County Commissioner, County Probate Judge, County Clerk — All districts
Not yet published. County candidates proceed from primary to general election. General election ballot access is determined by primary results. Specific 2028 procedures not yet published.
Filing authority: County Probate Judge (in each county).
Next check: Sep 1, 2027.
Alabama Election Code, Chapter 15 (State and County Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Not yet independently verified
The official filing deadline for County Commissioner, County Probate Judge, County Clerk in Statewide (All Counties) for the 2028 Alabama General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with County Probate Judge (in each county). Source: Alabama Legislature.
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Electbase compiles these dates from official state sources as a workflow aid. It is not legal advice. Confirm every deadline with your filing authority before you rely on it.
Last updated August 27, 2026