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ELECTION INFORMATION



Important Election Deadlines for the Candidate for the November 2, 2010 Special Election - City Council District 6

Immediately

Candidates for municipal elections can begin to raise money. §17-22A-7(b)(2) [§17-5-7(b)(2)]. Under general law, there is no limitation on the amount an individual may contribute to the campaign of a person running for municipal office. However, a corporation is limited to giving $500 per candidate per election. §§10-2A-70.1 and 10-2A-70.2.

August 4

Last day a person can become a resident of the municipality and district and still be a candidate for election. Candidates must reside in the municipality and the district for a period of 90 days before the election. §11-46-25(g); §11-43-63.

August 31

Mayor gives notice of the election for the November 2 Special Election. 

September 1

Candidates may begin qualifying.  Qualifying forms are available from the City Clerk. §11-46-22(a).

NOTE: The Fair Campaign Practices Act requires all candidates to file with the
PROBATE JUDGE a list of from two to five persons who will serve as their campaign committee. Candidates may serve as their own committee, but must still file a form to this effect with the PROBATE JUDGE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF QUALIFYING TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CANDIDATE HAS REACHED THE $1,000 THRESHOLD UNDER THE FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT. Forms are available from the probate judge or Secretary of State. §17-5-4.

ALSO, the Ethics Law requires candidates to file a statement of economic interests with the MUNICIPAL CLERK. THIS STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ALONG WITH THE QUALIFYING FORM. A candidate for municipal office may request a five day extension to file the statement of economic interests. The request must be made through the MUNICIPAL CLERK. The statement of economic interests must be filed with the MUNICIPAL CLERK within the five day extension. THE CLERK IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FROM THE BALLOT THE NAME OF ANY CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO FILE THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS BY THE DEADLINE. Incumbents do not have to file the statement of economic interests as they are required to submit an annual report which is on file with the ETHICS COMMISSION. §36-25-15.

September 10

Last day to qualify to run for municipal office. The qualifying form must be filed by 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, with the CITY CLERK. Forms are available from the clerk. §11-46-25(g).  Mayor must cause to be printed on the ballot the names of all qualified electors.  In cases where only one statement of candidacy was filed for a particular office, the mayor must immediately file a written statement of candidacy for that office.  At the first regular meeting after receiving such statement, the council shall issue a certificate of election to such person.           

September 13

Last possible day for candidates to file with the PROBATE JUDGE a statement
showing the names of their campaign committee. §17-5-4.

Last day for the clerk to forward statements of economic interests filed by candidates to the Ethics Commission. §36-25-15.

First day to file the 45 - 50 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the

PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge or the Secretary of State. If the candidate has not raised or spent at least $1,000, no disclosure report is due. §17-5-8(a)(1).  (Last day to file form is September 17).
September 20

Absentee Voting Office opens

October 22

Last day for the council to appoint election officials.

Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election on November 2

October 25

First day to file the 5 - 10 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the
PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge or the Secretary of State. §17-5-8(a)(1). (Last day to file form is October 28).

October 28

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. §17-11-3(a).

November 1

Last day for a voter to apply for an emergency absentee ballot if he or she is required by his or her employer to be out of the country on election day. 17-11-3(d).

Last day to hand deliver absentee ballot or postmark an absentee ballot.

Last day for an absentee voter who is required to provide identification but failed to include it with the ballot to submit this identification by 5:00 p.m. to prevent the ballot from becoming a provisional ballot. §17-10-2(c)(1)(a).

November 2, 2010

ELECTION DAY.  Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place. The appointment must be made in writing, signed by the candidate, and filed with the election officials at the polling place. §11-46-35.

November 9

The Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon.  §11-46-46 and 11-46-55.

December 6

First day to file the 5-10 day pre-election campaign disclosure report with the

PROBATE JUDGE for the run-off election. Forms are available from the probate judge, Secretary of State and the municipal clerk. §17-22A-8(a)(1).  (Last day to file form is December 9).
December 6

Last day to register to vote for the run-off election on December 21

December 9

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot for the run-off election. §17-11-3(a).

December 14

RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY.  Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place.

December 21

The Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon.  . §11-46-46 and 11-46-55.

March 2, 2011

Last day for candidates who were not involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7.

April 13, 2011

Last day for candidates who were involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7.


DISCLAIMER: This election calendar is provided as a service to candidates running in the Special Election for City Council District 6  and those officials responsible for conducting the Special Election on November 2, 2010,  with a run-off on December 14,  if necessary. Use of this calendar is at the sole risk of the candidate. It is the responsibility of the candidate or official to verify the dates on which forms are due. The Alabama League of Municipalities and the municipality and/or official that may distribute this form disclaim any responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any filing requirement or any other election law.