Qualifying opens: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CST
Qualifying closes: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST
Please read the following guidelines carefully.
All qualifying fees are non-refundable.
🇺🇸 Federal Offices (U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives)
- Complete and return the Declaration of Candidacy form and qualifying fee to ALGOP.
- Submitting your online qualification form serves as your signature and acknowledgment that you have fully read and understand its contents.
- Visit the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website for required federal documentation and reporting.
🏛️ State Offices (State Constitutional Officers, Legislature, and Judiciary)
- Complete and return the Declaration of Candidacy form and qualifying fee to ALGOP. Online submission of this form serves as your signature and acknowledgment of full understanding.
- File your Statement of Economic Interests with the Alabama Ethics Commission — either online or by mail:
Alabama Ethics Commission
P.O. Box 302300
Montgomery, AL 36130-2300
☎️ 334-242-2997ALGOP strongly recommends filing before qualifying as a candidate.
You have five (5) calendar days after qualifying to submit this form or you may be disqualified. - File your Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee form with the Alabama Secretary of State within five (5) days of qualifying:
Office of the Secretary of State – Elections Division
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103-5616
☎️ 334-242-7210 / 1-800-274-VOTE
Failure to submit on time may result in disqualification. - Judicial candidates only must also file a Disclosure Statement of Financial Interests with the Clerk of the Alabama Supreme Court within ten (10) days of qualifying.
📅 Compliance & Reporting
- Consult with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with election laws.
- Review all pre-election reporting deadlines and file campaign finance reports as required once fundraising thresholds are met.
- A copy of the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act is available from ALGOP or the Secretary of State’s office.
- File all Financial Committee and Dissolution forms in a timely manner to avoid penalties or disqualification.
📚 Additional Resources
- 2026 Statewide Election Administrative Calendar: click here
- FCPA Election Calendar & Deadlines: alabamavotes.gov
- Statement of Economic Interests Instructions: ethics.alabama.gov
- Candidate Filing Guide (18th Edition): click here
- Campaign Advertising Disclaimer Guidelines: click here
- Candidate Filing Guidelines: click here
📝 Forms
- Declaration of Candidacy Form
(Online form available below starting January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CST) - Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee:
fcpa.alabamavotes.gov (select Candidate Committee Registration) - Statement of Economic Interests Form:
seiform.alabama.gov - Campaign Finance Filings Online Form:
fcpa.alabamavotes.gov
💳 Payment Information
District and Circuit Judge candidates cannot pay qualifying fees online.
To arrange payment, please call the ALGOP at 205-212-5900.
All checks must be received by the qualifying deadline at:
Alabama Republican Party Headquarters
3505 Lorna Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
💵 Qualifying Fees
| OFFICE | QUALIFYING FEE |
| U.S. Senate | $3,480.00 |
| U.S. House of Representatives | $3,480.00 |
| Governor | $2,695.60 |
| Lt. Governor | $1,604.24 |
| Attorney General | $4,315.12 |
| Secretary of State | $1,900.13 |
| Auditor | $1,900.13 |
| Treasurer | $1,900.13 |
| Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry | $2,200.00 |
| Public Service Commissioner | $2,239.94 |
| Court of Civil Appeals | $4,782.36 |
| Court of Criminal Appeals | $4,449.48 |
| Member of the State Board of Education | $360.00 |
| Circuit Court Judge | $3,322.00 |
| District Court Judge | $3,068.16 |
| Alabama State Senate | $1,333.18 |
| Alabama House of Representatives | $1,333.18 |