Elections were held in the U.S. State of Alabama throughout 2025 to elect municipal positions, as well as special elections to fill state legislative vacancies.
State legislative Senate District 5
The 2025 Alabama Senate District 5 special election was held on June 24, 2025, following the scheduled resignation of incumbent Greg Reed to serve as a workforce advisor for Governor Kay Ivey's administration, to elect the state senator from the 5th Senate district. The primary election was held on March 11. State representative Matt Woods won the election with 86% of the vote.
Background Incumbent representative Greg Reed resigned on December 31, 2024, to serve as a workforce advisor to the governor. He was selected by Kay Ivey on November 19, 2024. Ivey announced the date of the election on December 31, when Reed's term as advisor began. Candidates had until January 7 to file as a major-party candidate, and March 11 is the deadline to file as an independent or minor-party candidate.
In the 2024 presidential election, this district voted for Republican candidate Donald Trump by a margin of 73.6 points. In the 2022 legislative election, this district voted for incumbent Republican Greg Reed by a margin of 98.4 points, running in the general election unopposed.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Matt Woods, state representative from the 13th district (2022–present) Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMatt Woods (R)$348,922$96,960$334,895Source: Alabama Secretary of State
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ryan Cagle, minister and farmer Eliminated in primary Sarah Watkins, caregiver and fast food worker
Forums + 2025 Alabama Senate District 5 special election forums Date Host Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Cagle Watkins1 February 22 —
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRyan Cagle (D)$4,261$136$4,124Sarah Watkins (D)$160$2$157Source: Alabama Secretary of State
Results
The Democratic primary saw only 360 ballots cast out of 101,577 registered voters, resulting in a turnout of only 0.35%. As no Democratic candidate filed to run in the last election for this district in 2022, there was no primary.
General election Results
+ Results by County County Woods Cagle Total Fayette 1,014 90.29% 109 9.71% 1,123 Jefferson 325 92.59% 26 7.41% 351 Lamar 885 94.35% 53 5.65% 938 Tuscaloosa 931 87.91% 128 12.09% 1,059 Walker 4,552 83.16% 922 16.84% 5,474
House District 11
The 2025 Alabama House of Representatives District 11 special election was held on August 26, 2025, to elect the representative for Alabama's 11th House of Representatives District. The primary election was held on May 13, 2025.
Background Incumbent representative Randall Shedd was reelected with 99% of the vote in 2022, and has not faced opposition since he was initially elected in 2013. He resigned from the House of Representatives in mid-February 2025 to serve as the director of constituent affairs for Garlan Gudger. Governor Kay Ivey signed a writ of election following his official resignation on February 24. Major party candidates had until March 11 to qualify, and independent or third-party candidates had until May 13.
Republican primary Candidate qualifying opened on March 5, 2025. Candidates Nominee Heath Allbright, former Cullman County Board of Education member Eliminated in primary Don Fallin, retired U.S. Army Col.
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 14, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handHeath Allbright (R)$88,200$62,185$56,014Don Fallin (R)$60,264$59,707$11,813Source: Alabama Secretary of State
Campaign A candidate forum was held in April 2025, where both candidates participated. The candidates discussed issues such as anti-Israel movements in the US, transgender athletes, book bans, and chemtrails. The candidates have agreed on most issues, including opposition to lottery in Alabama.
On April 14, Fallin signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge to never support any tax increases if elected.
In a candidate forum held on April 30, Fallin accused Allbright of being hand-picked by "Montgomery officials and special interests," alluding to the money that Allbright has received from political action committees. Allbright denied the accusation that he was part of a "conspiracy," or was chosen to take over the seat.
In May, Allbright's approval of a contract for an organization specializing in mental health was publicized. The organization later made posts on social media celebrating Pride Month, which led to Allbright being questioned by conservative media outlet 1819 News on his relationship with the organization.
On May 5, an online poll was messaged to residents of District 11, accusing Fallin of taking money from "deep-blue, radical liberal states," along with various other accusatory claims. Fallin attributed these donations to veterans who were stationed around the country. Allbright issued a video statement in which he stated that he was "running a positive campaign."
Results The election was called on the night of the election, Allbright won with 54% of the vote.
Democratic primary Candidate qualifying opened on February 27.
Candidates
Nominee
Alexandria Braswell, Sign Language Interpreter Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 14, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handAlexandria Braswell (D)$6,274$2,204$4,869Source: Alabama Secretary of State
General election Post-primary endorsements
Results
+ Results by County County Allbright Braswell Write in Total Blount 670 88.62% 80 10.58% 6 0.79% 756 Cullman 2,113 88.30% 271 11.32% 9 0.38% 2,393
House District 12
The 2025 Alabama House of Representatives District 12 special election was held on October 28, 2025, following the resignation of representative Corey Harbison. The primary election was held on July 15, 2025, and the runoff election was held on August 12.
Background Incumbent representative Corey Harbison planned to resign no later than April 15, to spend time with his family following the birth of two new children since his election in 2022. He temporarily delayed his resignation, citing his concerns with when the election would be scheduled, and officially resigned on April 16. In the 2025 legislative session, Harbison was absent for the majority of the session.
The election was officially called by Governor Kay Ivey on April 29, 2025. Major-party candidates had until May 13 to qualify, while third-party and independent candidates had until July 15.
Republican primary Qualifying for the Republican primary officially opened on May 12. Candidates Nominee Cindy Myrex, realtor
Eliminated in runoff Clint Hollingsworth, at-large member of the Cullman city council
Eliminated in primary Heather Doyle, small business owner and realtor Dan McWhorter, businessman
Endorsements
Campaign During a public forum, all four candidates expressed interest in supporting legislation that would permit a vote on legalizing the lottery or gambling.
Results
Runoff Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Matthew Glover, former member of the Good Hope city council
General election Results
Local
Municipal elections will be held in several cities on August 26, 2025, with the exception of Tuscaloosa, which was held on March 4, 2025. The qualifying deadline for most municipalities was June 24. Runoff elections for most municipalities will be held on September 23, if necessary.
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