Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Alabama 2018 General Election in Alabama.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote amends the state constitution so that seats vacated after October 1 of the third year of a term remain empty until the next general election. It also allows those seats to be filled without an election if only one person runs for the vacant seat.
A "no" vote will not make any changes to the state constitution regarding special elections.
Voters should always be able to choose who represents them in government. By not mandating elections, voters lose the ability to participate in representative democracy., in opposition to Amendment 4
Empty legislative seats should always be filled, even if there is an upcoming election., in opposition to Amendment 4
Special elections cost Alabama a significant amount of money. By only holding special elections when absolutely necessary, the state can save a lot of money to be spent in other areas., in support of Amendment 4 (Learn more)
This measure would only allow for special elections to fill vacant seats in the legislature if the seat was left vacant before October 1st the year prior to a normal election year. It would also allow candidates to fill vacancies without a special election if there is only one candidate running for the seat.
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