Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Legislature

Governor sets special election dates for House District 73 races

Gov. Kay Ivey set the special primary election for March 30 and the general for July 13.

Close up of voting signs pointing toward the polling location on a rainy day. STOCK

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday set special election dates for Alabama House District 73, a seat that was held by Matt Fridy, who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.

Ivey set the special primary election for March 30 and the special primary runoff, if necessary, for April 27. Ivey set the special general election for July 13. 

“The election for House District 73 coincides with the special election for the vacant state senate seat so that we can ensure the people of Shelby County have representation,” Ivey said in a statement. “I encourage everyone in this district to get out and vote. Let’s make sure that you have a strong voice advocating for you in the Alabama Legislature.”

The qualifying deadline for candidates of major parties is Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. The deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties is March 30 at 5 p.m.

Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.

Advertisement
Advertisement

More from APR

State

The governor’s proclamation urged residents to light homes and buildings in red, white and blue ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

News

The public event is set to feature a giant commemorative flag, musical performances and an F-35 flyover ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Courts

Plaintiffs asked a federal court to keep Alabama’s court-drawn map in place, warning the state’s move sowed chaos.

Education

The Montgomery family said state education savings helped expand school options, with all four children set to attend The Oaks next year.