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==Statewide ballot measures==
==Statewide ballot measures==
* '''Statewide Amendment 1''', adopts the recompiled [[2022 Alabama Constitution]].
* Ratification of the recompiled [[2022 Alabama Constitution]].
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 2''', directs the state code commissioner to incorporate recently-adopted amendments to the [[Alabama Constitution of 1901]] into the [[2022 Alabama Constitution]].
* '''Statewide Amendment 1''', allows the state legislature to designate criminal offenses for which bail can be denied. If approved, the companion legislation known as [[Aniah's Law]] would take effect.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 3''', allows local governments to fund broadband internet infrastructure improvements under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
* '''Statewide Amendment 2''', allows local governments to contract for broadband internet infrastructure improvements under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 4''', removes "orphans' business" from the jurisdiction of county probate courts.
* '''Statewide Amendment 3''', requires a Governor to provide notice to the Attorney General and to the families of victims before commuting a criminal sentence.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 5''', allows the state legislature to designate criminal offenses for which bail can be denied.
* '''Statewide Amendment 4''', requires changes to laws regarding the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least 6 months before election day.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 6''', requires changes to laws regarding the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least 6 months before election day.
* '''Statewide Amendment 5''', removes "orphans' business" from the jurisdiction of county probate courts. It is believed that the change would have no practical effect as such matters are already under other authority.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 7''', specific cities to use existing property taxes raised to repay bonds to fund ongoing capital improvements.
* '''Statewide Amendment 6''', authorizes specific cities to use existing property taxes levied to repay bonds as a source of "pay as you go" funding for ongoing capital improvements.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 9''', clarifies the power of local governments to use public funds to promote economic development projects.
* '''Statewide Amendment 7''', clarifies the power of local governments to use public funds to promote economic development projects.
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 8''', requires a Governor to provide notice to the Attorney General and to the families of victims before commuting a criminal sentence.
* '''Statewide Amendment 8''', gives the Alabama Public Service Commission authority to regulate privately-owned sewage systems in [[Shelby County]].
** Yes:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 9''', gives the Alabama Public Service Commission authority to regulate privately-owned sewage systems [[Lake View]].
** Yes:
** No:
* '''Statewide Amendment 10''', directs the state code commissioner to incorporate recently-adopted amendments to the [[Alabama Constitution of 1901]] into the [[2022 Alabama Constitution]].
** Yes:
** Yes:
** No:
** No:

Revision as of 15:49, 31 August 2022

The 2022 general election, a mid-term election in which the offices of president and vice-president were not contested, was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

In contested races, winners of the 2022 party primaries faced off in the general election. The ballot also included nominees selected without a primary, and independent candidates. For the first time since 2002, the Libertarian Party of Alabama qualified candidates for the statewide ballot by submitting petitions with signatures of more than 3% of the state's qualified voters.

Federal offices

Statewide offices

  • Alabama State Treasurer
  • Alabama State Supreme Court, Place 6
  • Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
  • Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2
  • Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries

Alabama State House of Representatives

Alabama State Senate

Jefferson County offices

Statewide ballot measures

  • Ratification of the recompiled 2022 Alabama Constitution.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 1, allows the state legislature to designate criminal offenses for which bail can be denied. If approved, the companion legislation known as Aniah's Law would take effect.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 2, allows local governments to contract for broadband internet infrastructure improvements under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 3, requires a Governor to provide notice to the Attorney General and to the families of victims before commuting a criminal sentence.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 4, requires changes to laws regarding the conduct of a general election to be implemented at least 6 months before election day.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 5, removes "orphans' business" from the jurisdiction of county probate courts. It is believed that the change would have no practical effect as such matters are already under other authority.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 6, authorizes specific cities to use existing property taxes levied to repay bonds as a source of "pay as you go" funding for ongoing capital improvements.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 7, clarifies the power of local governments to use public funds to promote economic development projects.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 8, gives the Alabama Public Service Commission authority to regulate privately-owned sewage systems in Shelby County.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 9, gives the Alabama Public Service Commission authority to regulate privately-owned sewage systems Lake View.
    • Yes:
    • No:
  • Statewide Amendment 10, directs the state code commissioner to incorporate recently-adopted amendments to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 into the 2022 Alabama Constitution.
    • Yes:
    • No:

Local ballot measures

References

External links