Five candidates will appear on the ballot for the Tuscaloosa City Council District 5 special election on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, according to the City of Tuscaloosa.
Qualifying closed at 5 p.m. on October 27. The city said these candidates filed qualifying paperwork:
- Al Sommerville, III
- Bo Hicks
- Erica Grant
- Joe E. Cameron, IV
- Thomas Sahm
Absentee voting starts November 3
Absentee voting begins Tuesday, November 3, at 8 a.m. at the City Clerk’s Office. Voters can cast absentee ballots in person or by mail.
Voters must complete an absentee ballot application before the clerk’s office issues a ballot. Applications are available from the city clerk’s office, by mail, or as a printable form on the City of Tuscaloosa Elections website.
Where to go
The City Clerk’s Office is in Tuscaloosa City Hall at 2201 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Voters who use the mail should write to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 2089, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403.
Visitors can park free in the downtown parking deck at 2230 7th Street. Enter City Hall through the crosswalk on the 4th floor of the deck and check in with municipal security.
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