Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation Wednesday setting a special election date for Alabama's 27th Congressional District. This seat was previously held by Wes Kitchens, who won the Alabama Senate District 9 seat on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Governor Ivey has set the special primary election for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. If necessary, special primary runoff election on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. and a special general election on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
“I commend Sen. Wes Kitchens for his exemplary service in the House of Representatives and call for a special election to fill the vacancy as he ascends to the Senate. It’s important to be able to maintain representation,” Governor Ivey said. “I ask everyone in this district to make their voices heard by voting in this upcoming special election. Alabamians deserve fair representation in the Alabama General Assembly.”
The deadline to qualify for major political parties is Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The deadlines for all independent candidates and/or small parties are: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:00 p.m.
House District 27 includes Arab, Guntersville, Union Grove, and Grant.
