Alabama Dems Vote in GOP Primary | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Alabama Democrats are being urged to vote in the August 11 Republican special primary — even though they don’t have a Democratic ballot — in key districts where GOP candidates are running. With Alabama’s new gerrymandered map heavily favoring Republicans, Democrats see this as a strategic opportunity: by casting ballots, they could help elect a weaker GOP candidate, setting up a better chance for Democratic wins in the general election later this year. The state’s open primary system allows non-party voters to participate, and even though crossover voting is usually restricted, this special…