City of Tuscaloosa, AL

10/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2026 07:24

Tuscaloosa City Council Calls for District 5 Special Election

A Special Municipal Election for City Council District 5 will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Alberta Baptist Church (2210 University Boulevard East). Qualifying candidates will be able to file their intent from Tuesday, October 13, until Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m.

Absentee Voting Information
Absentee Voting will begin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's Office in person or by mail. Thursday, December 3, is the last day to apply for a regular absentee ballot.

  • Citizens are required to complete an absentee ballot application prior to being issued a ballot.
  • Absentee ballot applications can be obtained from the city clerk's office, via mail or printed from the City of Tuscaloosa Elections website.

City Clerk's Office
Tuscaloosa City Hall
2201 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2089
Attention: City Clerk
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

Parking & Entry: Free visitor parking is provided in the downtown parking deck at 2230 7th Street. Access City Hall through the crosswalk on the 4th floor of the parking deck and check in with municipal security.

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