Upcoming Special Election on August 11!
CALLING ALL DEMOCRATS!
Get ready, and mark your calendars! August 11 we go back to the polls. This will be the 3rd Primary election for Chilton County. If you didn’t vote previously PLEASE MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE. Exercise your right to vote. There are 4 democrats and 2 republicans running for District 6.
Got questions? We did too. We did some digging and found some answers at Alarise.org:.
1. What’s happening with special elections for Congress? Do I have to vote again?
Alabama is redoing primary elections for U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7. This means if you live in all of south Alabama and large parts of central Alabama, including most of metropolitan Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Dothan and the Black Belt, the votes cast in those U.S. House primary races on May 19 were voided. New special primary elections to select major party candidates are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11.
This new congressional map will go into effect for the special primary elections scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11:
Above: The new district lines for Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 will go into effect for the Aug. 11, 2026, special primaries and the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
2. Who will appear on the ballot for the congressional special primaries in August?
The special primary election will be to select the parties’ nominees for the November ballot. So it’s important to keep in mind that not every race will have a contested primary, even if the primary race has to be redone. If only one candidate from the party qualified for the race, there will be no special primary for that party.
- Congressional District 6: Voters in Chilton County will have two candidates on the Aug. 11 Republican primary ballot: Case Dixon and incumbent U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer. This district’s voters will have four candidates on the Aug. 11 Democratic primary ballot: Jacob Bouma-Sims, Ashtyn Kennedy, Maurice Mercer and Keith Pilkington.
Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
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Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
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4. How does this impact the votes already cast in the May 11 primary elections?
The August special election will be a redo for only the four U.S. House races and two state Senate primary races mentioned above. Votes previously cast for candidates in those districts will be void, and any runoffs that were set to occur as a result of those primaries will not occur.
5. Why is this happening?
Republican leaders in Alabama are following the lead of President Trump and several Republican-controlled states by taking the unprecedented step of redistricting in the middle of an election cycle, redrawing maps to benefit Republican candidates. This was done in response to a Supreme Court decision, Louisiana v. Callais, issued on April 29, 2026. That 6-3 ruling changed the legal interpretation of the Voting Rights Act, removing some of the key legal protections in place to protect voting power for Black and Hispanic voters. Redistricting is another term for REDLINING.
Chris Pringle- R (Mobile) spoke out in Montgomery saying admitting that district 6 is a PURPLE district:
“They will retaliate, you do know that right? Gary Palmer is our most conservative member and they’ll replace him. Do you want to lose Gary Palmer?”
– Chris Pringle- original sponsor of 2023 map
Actions To Take:
- Check AlabamaVotes.gov to make sure your voter registration and polling place information are correct.
- Text or call 10 friends and family members and make sure they are registered to vote and understand what’s on the ballot this summer.
More information on the Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026 from Ballotpedia.org
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Voting Rights Information
Election Protection: Know your Rights as a Voter
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Alabama: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links
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Meet Doug Jones At Peach Jam!
It’s about that time folks. Peach Jam Jubilee June 27th featuring Doug Jones! (Estimated time of arrival approximately 11:00 am).
Doug will spend a couple of hours in our community! Look for the Democratic Party of Chilton County exhibit booth (Booth #34). Arrive as early as possible to grab a T-shirt, yard sign and any other Doug Jones merchandise! We will be taking pictures, so PLEASE make sure you arrive early for a photo op. Most importantly, don’t miss your chance to meet him, ask him the tough questions, or give him a word of encouragement.
The Chilton County Democratic Party used to have the ear of the entire state of Alabama. What happened? Find out how and what you can do to bring the Democratic Party back to life in Alabama.
This election is more important than perhaps any state election we’ve seen in recent history.
This is our year. Now is our time to secure the FUTURE of Alabama. Why do you think Tommy Tuberville is trying so hard to stay on the ballot? He is being pushed by the National Republican MAGA Party and Donald Trump. Why? Because they realize how much of an impact it would be if they LOSE Alabama. It’s the domino effect.
Let’s get involved. For once, we need to see ALABAMA lead the charge to change this rigged game. We can. But we MUST want to change it. We all have seen just how far the elite majority party in Montgomery will go to rig the game. Even our own elected Secretary of State Wes Allen is in the fight against Alabama’s constitution.
SOUND FAMILIAR? IT’S IN THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION PLAYBOOK: PROJECT 2025.
Please Join us in welcoming Doug Jones to Chilton County on Saturday, June 27th between 11:00am and 1:00pm, and find out more!
ALABAMA HAS A CHAPTER OF THIS FOUNDATION. It’s called the Alabama Policy Institute. They write our policies. Not our politicians. If you can’t make it to see Doug Jones, please come to visit us. We have information you’ll want to have so that you can make an informed decision this November.
Our Governor just voided Alabama’s elections!
A Message From Doug Jones:
Our Governor just voided several of Alabama’s primary elections.
Thousands of voters across several counties in Alabama will have their votes thrown out and need to vote again.
People took time off work. They found childcare. They stood in line. They did what every one of us is asked to do in a democracy: they voted. And with a stroke of a pen, our Governor wiped those votes away.
We can’t let this stand. It does not matter whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, or neither. It does not matter who you supported in those races. What matters is that Alabamians cast ballots, and those ballots were supposed to count.
So this election is about more than the Governor’s office. It’s about whether the people of Alabama get to have elections at all. Cause if we’ve got a governor who can simply cancel elections she doesn’t like, what guarantee do we, the people of Alabama, have that our elections will stand at all?
The only way we can win against this kind of power grab is by winning undeniably. We have to show up everywhere we can: in every town, every county, every district, every church basement, every union hall, every living room, every campus, every neighborhood where folks have been told their voices do not matter. We have to organize so clearly, so loudly, and so completely that no politician in Montgomery can pretend not to hear us.
And to do that, I need your help. So I’m humbly asking you to chip into my campaign. Even $10 goes a long way.
Thank you,
Cory Booker Coming to Birmingham!
From BluePrint Alabama:
As Promised: Cory Booker Coming to Birmingham!
Dear Alabama Democrats,
Our motto is simple: FIGHT BACK.
As you may know, Senator Cory Booker was previously scheduled to join us but had to cancel due to critical votes in Washington. As promised, he is coming and we are excited to officially share that he will be with us in Birmingham on Monday, May 4.
Senator Booker will join us for a Town Hall focused on where we are as a country, what’s at stake, and how we move forward together.
Event Details:
What: Town Hall with Senator Cory Booker
When: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: Birmingham, AL (Location details will be shared with confirmed RSVPs)
This Town Hall is free and open to the public. It will take place in Birmingham on Monday, May 4th at 6:30pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm.
Space is limited so please RSVP today. The location will be provided to people who RSVP 24 hours prior to the event.
As we build toward the 2026 elections, moments like this matter. If you’re able, please consider supporting the work of Blueprint Alabama so we can continue bringing leaders and opportunities like this to our state.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE to Blueprint Alabama
Grassroots donations will help us build the infrastructure and the energy we need to send a strong message next November.
Always in the fight,
Josh Coleman & Caroline Self
Founders, Blueprint Alabama
Community Conversation with Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Randall L. Woodfin
From Blueprint Alabama:
Dear Alabama Democrats,
We’re excited to officially announce that former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall L. Woodfin for our Community Listening Session on Monday, March 9 at the historic Carver Theatre in Birmingham.
This timely conversation will bring together residents, advocates, students, and community leaders from across Alabama for a forward-looking discussion about the issues shaping our communities, including economic opportunity, infrastructure, neighborhood priorities, and the current political climate.
Secretary Buttigieg has been one of the leading voices in the country on infrastructure investment, economic development, and the future of American communities. We are proud to welcome him to Birmingham for this important conversation alongside Mayor Woodfin.
This event is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to reserve your spot in advance to help us plan accordingly.
Event Details
Location: Carver Theatre, Birmingham, Alabama
Date: Monday, March 9
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Program Begins: 11:00 AM
Admission: Free (RSVP required)
CLICK HERE to donate to Blueprint Alabama.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day 2026
Please feel welcome to celebrate by attending one or both of these local events:
2026 MLK Day Prayer Breakfast:
All are welcome to join us on January 19, 2026, 8:30 am
AT:
Brandon’s Place
1204 2nd Ave. N
Clanton, Al 35045
For the Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast. Please bring a donation.
2026 MLK Day Parade:
January 19, 2026
Arrival: 12:00 pm
Parade Starts 1:00 PM
Ends: ?
Line up at Jack Hayes Ball Park Ending @ West End Park
2026 PRIZE DRAWING:
Raffle-$2.00 Donation For A Chance To Win:
1st Place-$300.00
2nd Place-$200.00
3rd Place-$100.00
Drawing following the Parade.
For Tickets Please Contact:
Lucy Or Robert Binion
205-217-6189/205-299-1873
Please decorate your cars!
Dr. Will Boyd Speaks At Our December 2025 General Meeting
The December 11 monthly meeting of the Chilton County Democrats in Clanton welcomed Dr. William Boyd as the guest speaker. Forty plus individuals came out in the middle of the holiday season to hear Boyd present his platform, followed by an active Q & A. The qualifying deadline for entering the Alabama race is January 23, 2026, by 5 p.m. The primary election will be held on May 19. The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. As of December 26, the list of Democratic candidates seeking the Democratic nomination include Boyd, Ja’Mel Brown, Doug Jones and Chad Chig Martin. There are currently two Republicans who hope to win their party’s nomination, Tommy Tuberville and Ken McFeeters, and one Independent Write In candidate, Ronald Burnett, Jr.
MORE INFO:
Dr. Will Boyd Campaign Website
Dr. Will Boyd on Ballotpedia.org
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
From MSN.com:
“Following weeks of hints and speculation, it’s official: former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones plans to enter the Alabama governor’s race against current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville.”
The news was first reported on “The Voice of Alabama Politics,” an online news and analysis show hosted by Bill Britt, editor of the Alabama Political Reporter. “I got a call from those very, very close to former U.S. Senator Doug Jones,” said Britt. “And we can now report with certainty that Doug Jones will file his paperwork with the Secretary of State this coming week to run for governor of Alabama.”
AL.com has independently confirmed that Jones intends to run.”
Read The Full Article at MSN.com.
MORE INFO:
Doug Jones Campaign Website
Doug Jones on Ballotpedia.org
Cory Booker Town Hall In Birmingham
From BluePrintAlabama.org
Dear Alabama Democrats,
Our motto is FIGHT BACK.
Earlier this year, U.S. Senator Cory Booker showed the world how to “fight back” against Trump and Republicans by holding the Senate floor for over 25 hours. He continues to embody that motto every day.
We are so thrilled to announce that Sen. Booker will join us in Birmingham for a Town Hall about where we are during this critical moment for our country and how we chart a path forward.
This Town Hall is free and open to the public. It will take place in Birmingham on Saturday, November 8th at 1:30pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm.
Space is limited so please RSVP today. The location will be provided to people who RSVP 24 hours prior to the event.
We hope you will join us on November 8th, and we plan to host more events like this one as we get closer to the 2026 elections. If you can help us make that happen, please pitch in any amount today.
Grassroots donations will help us build the infrastructure and the energy we need to send a strong message next November.
Always in the fight,
Josh Coleman & Caroline Self
Founders, Blueprint Alabama
Former Chilton County Democratic Party Secretary Barbara Ann Schultz
Former Chilton County Democratic Party Secretary Barbara Ann Schultz
September 6, 1938 — October 31, 2025
Our condolences to her family and our thanks for her support of the Chilton County Democratic Party
Barbara Ann Schultz, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on October 31, 2025, at Sylacauga Health and Rehab in Sylacauga, Alabama.
She was born on September 6, 1938, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Jones.
She was a Finance Manager. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a devoted member of the Eastern Stars. She loved to volunteer her time as a Pink Lady at the hospital and the Voting Polls. She served on the bereavement committee at First Baptist Church, providing meals for the bereaved families. She and Harvey had a great love for travel, especially overseas. She will be missed dearly.
Surviving are her Daughter, Pam Whitehead; Grandson, Matthew Whitehead; Granddaughters, Kimberly Whitehead and Patty (Tyler) Bramlett; Grandson, Johnny Whitehead; Granddaughter, Micah Ingram; 6 Great-Grandchildren; Nephews, Rickie (Debbie) Easterling and Mike (Vickie) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harvey Schultz; Parents, Clarence N and Bessie Mae Jones; Son, Mike Ingram; Brother, Marvin Jones; Sister, Essie Mae Easterling; Brother, Steve Jones; Son-in-Law, John Whitehead.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:00 P.M to 1:50 P.M at Martin Funeral Home in the Chapel.
A graveside will be held on November 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M at Martin Memorial Cemetery with Brother Justin Nelson officiating.
Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home directing.