Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is touting new security measures. That includes a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security and adding an invisible emblem to election ballots. “Full stop.

All five council seats in Gulf Shores and four of the five in Orange Beach are also contested, setting the stage for an active two months of campaigning ahead of the Aug. 26 municipal election.

Sorrell was elected auditor in 2022 after serving one term in the Alabama House of Representatives, representing Colbert County. Sorrell said he started his first company at age 16 and owns four Alabama-based businesses that employ about 20 people. Sorrell’s decision not to seek a second term as auditor also created an open seat.

The State of Alabama will be implementing a new security measure for elections beginning next year. Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026.

Qualifying ended Tuesday for candidates who intend to be on the ballot in the August municipal elections.

Prattville has a crowded field for the mayor and six of the seven city council seats are contested. Bill Gillespie Jr. (I) There will be one contested election in Millbrook in the city council races. Mayor Al Kelley is running for his seventh consecutive term and is unopposed.

Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson says she is running for secretary of state in 2026. Dobson said Thursday her priorities if elected include election security, reducing fees and getting legislation passed that will enable statewide post-election audits.

Alabama introduces an invisible emblem to enhance ballot security by 2026, aiming to protect election integrity with changing designs each cycle.

Voters across Northwest Alabama are heading to the polls in a special election to fill the vacant Senate District 5 seat.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Matt Woods won Tuesday’s election for Alabama Senate District 5. The Republican won 86% of the vote over Democrat Ryan Cagle. The district covers Lamar, Fayette and Walker counties, as well as parts of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties.