Qualifying dates for 2026 election cycle Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 8:41:40 AM The Alabama Democratic Party will open the candidate qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. and will close on Jan. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Read more about Qualifying dates for 2026 election cycle
