Alabama Special Congressional Election Set For Tuesday In District 1

K Cooper • August 8, 2026

Redistricting triggered a special primary for districts covering Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia counties

Special Primary Election In Baldwin County

Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) —  Voters in parts of Alabama are preparing for a special congressional primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The election affects Congressional District 1, which includes Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia counties. The race follows the Alabama state legislature's redrawing of Districts 1 and 7. District 7 is out of our area and includes Washington, Clarke, Monroe, and Conecuh Counties. Four Republicans are competing for the party's nomination in District 1, while the Democratic candidate is running unopposed.



The Alabama Legislature redrew Districts 1 and 7 in May 2026, triggering special elections in those districts. The special primary election is set for Aug. 11, 2026. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Alabama does not offer in-person early voting.



The four Republicans on the District 1 ballot are realtor Lucas Berger, former congressman Jerry Carl, retired military pilot John Mills, and Fairhope businessman Austin Sidwell. Democrat Clyde Jones is running unopposed on the District 1 ballot. Voters should check their sample ballot on the Alabama Secretary of State's website to confirm which races appear in their precinct.



Ammie Akin is running against David Perry in the Republican special election in District 7. Terri Sewell, a Democrat, is running unopposed.



Voters who are unsure of their polling place can look it up on the Alabama Secretary of State's Alabama Votes website. Voters are required to bring a valid photo ID to cast a ballot. 



Baldwin County Polling Locations by City



Orange Beach

  • Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf — 4671 Wharf Parkway
  • The Harriett Cockrell Center, Ono Island — 31692 Dolphin Drive



Gulf Shores

  • Gulf Shores Meyer Civic Center — 1930 West 2nd Street
  • Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 — 12105 State Highway 180 West
  • Gulf Shores Cultural Center — 19470 Oak Road West
  • St. Andrew by the Sea Church — 17263 Fort Morgan Road
  • Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church — 308 East 22nd Avenue



Foley

  • St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Church — 601 West Laurel Avenue
  • Foley Civic Center — 407 East Laurel Avenue
  • Foley United Methodist Church — 915 North Pine Street
  • Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Foley Church — 18464 Underwood Road
  • Daystar Church — 21170 Brinks Willis Road



Elberta

  • Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department — 8450 Escambia Avenue
  • Elberta Civic Center — 25070 Pine Street
  • Josephine Volunteer Fire Department — 6824 County Road 95



Lillian

  • Lillian Community Club — 34148 Widell Avenue


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