Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Tuesday to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five.
The seat was previously held by State Sen. Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), who recently resigned to become Ivey’s workforce transformation senior advisor.
Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, March 11; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, April 8; and the special general election for Tuesday, June 24.
State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced in November he’s running in the special election to replace Reed.
“Senator Reed has been an outstanding partner as president pro tem of the Senate and will continue to be an integral leader in the state of Alabama, but he has left big shoes to fill in the state legislature,” Ivey said. “Greg has effectively represented his district and I encourage the folks in Senate District Five to get out and vote during this special election.”
The deadline for qualifying with major political parties will be Tuesday, January 7 at 5 p.m. The deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties is Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m.
Senate District 5 includes portions of Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties.
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