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AL SB11
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes the Alabama Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act requiring presidential electors to vote for the candidates of the party that nominated them
- Requires political parties to submit two names for each elector position—an "elector nominee" and an "alternate elector nominee"—along with signed pledges committing to vote for their party's presidential and vice presidential nominees
- Secretary of State may not accept or count ballots from electors who refuse to vote, submit unmarked ballots, or vote contrary to their pledge; such electors automatically vacate their position
- Creates a hierarchy for filling vacant elector positions: first the designated alternate, then other alternates from the same party chosen by lot, then any qualified individual chosen by remaining electors
- Effective October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Electoral Voting of U.S. President and Vice President; procedures established if presidential electors fail to vote in accordance with state voters; Alabama Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act established
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
County and Municipal Government1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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