The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Alabama Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Alabama voters will decide 4 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require all public schools to broadcast or arrange for the performance of the first stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Elections for Lieutenant Governor Vacancies and Legislative Authority Over Salaries Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require the office of lieutenant governor to be filled by election if a vacancy occurs more than 60 days before the next general election

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Require the Pledge of Allegiance and Allow Student-Led Prayer in Public Schools Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require public schools to conduct the pledge of allegiance each day, and allow student-led prayer to be conducted

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

School District Consolidation Process Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Establish a process for consolidating two or more county school districts

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.