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Statewide Amendment 2 (May 19, 2026 primary): Act 2025-291 (House Bill 354, 2025 Regular Legislative Session)

Act 2025-291 (House Bill 354, 2025 Regular Legislative Session)

No official arguments Passed — Yes 474,839 (57.8%) / No 347,379 (42.2%) (official canvass, certified June 10, 2026) Constitutional amendment Labor & EmploymentLocal GovernmentState Government As of 2026-10-10
Data note

Alabama publishes no official pro/con arguments; availability none.

Bill sponsor: Representative Hill

GAP-FILL 2026-10-10: result replaced with official figures from Alabama State Canvassing Board, Canvass of Results, Constitutional Amendments Election May 19, 2026 (certified June 10, 2026) (https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/State%20Canvassing%20-%20Constitutional%20Amendments.pdf). Previous value: 'Passed — Yes 474,839 (58%) / No 347,379 (42%)'.

Ballot text (Ballot text (Fair Ballot Commission statement, item 1))

“Proposing an amendment to Section 160 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to provide that compensation received by a district attorney may not be diminished during his or her term of office.” Proposed by Act 2025-291.”

What a YES vote means

If the majority of voters vote “yes” on Amendment 2, the Alabama Constitution will be changed.

What a NO vote means

If the majority of voters vote “no” on Amendment 2, the Alabama Constitution will not be changed.

Explanatory statement

The term of office for a District Attorney is six years. If approved, this amendment would ensure that a district attorney’s salary cannot be reduced during the term of office that he or she was appointed or elected to fill.

Fiscal impact

There are no costs or taxes associated with Amendment 2.

Argument FOR

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Argument AGAINST

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