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Alabama Sets Aug. 11 Primaries After Court Clears Map

8/10/2026

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Alabama will hold primaries on Aug. 11, 2026 for Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 after the Supreme Court cleared the map, voiding May 19 results.
Rep. Gary Palmer faces challenger Case Dixon in District 6.
Rep. Barry Moore left District 1 open, prompting Austin Sidwell, Jerry Carl and John Mills to run.
Six Republicans, including state Rep. Rhett Marques with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, vie for District 2.
No runoff is required because the top vote-getter on Aug. 11 becomes the nominee.

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Story summary

Alabama will hold primaries on Aug. 11, 2026 for Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 after the Supreme Court cleared the map, voiding May 19 results.
Rep. Gary Palmer faces challenger Case Dixon in District 6.
Rep. Barry Moore left District 1 open, prompting Austin Sidwell, Jerry Carl and John Mills to run.
Six Republicans, including state Rep. Rhett Marques with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, vie for District 2.
No runoff is required because the top vote-getter on Aug. 11 becomes the nominee.