Minimum Requirements
Democratic Candidate Qualifying
Those wishing to qualify as a Democrat can complete the process online at aldemocrats.org. Instructions for how to complete the process can also be found on the ADP website.
Elected Office | Minimum Age | State Resident | US Citizen | Registered Voter |
FEDERAL POSITIONS | ||||
U.S. Senate (Elected Statewide) | 30 | 1 day | 9 years | yes |
25 | 1 day | 7 years | yes | |
STATEWIDE ELECTED POSITIONS |
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Governor | 30 | 7 years | 10 years | yes |
Lt. Governor | 30 | 7 years | 10 years | yes |
Secretary of State | 25 | 5 years | 7 years | yes |
Attorney General | 25 | 5 years | 7 years | yes |
State Auditor | 25 | 5 years | 7 years | yes |
State Treasurer | 25 | 5 years | 7 years | yes |
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry | 25 | 5 years | 7 years | yes |
Public Service Commission (Places 1 & 2) | 18 | 1 day | 1 day | yes |
Supreme Court Justice - Associate Justice | 18 | 1 day | 1 day | yes |
Must be licensed to practice law in Alabama. No one may be elected or appointed to a judicial office after reaching the age of 70. Must have been licensed by the Alabama State Bar Association a combined total of 10 years or more, or by any other state bar association for a combined total of 10 years or more, prior to beginning a term of office or appointment to serve a vacant term of office. |
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STATE LEGISLATURE (Map Coming Soon) |
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25 | 3 years | 1 day | yes | |
Must be a resident of the district for one year prior to the election. |
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21 | 3 years | 1 day | yes | |
Must be a resident of the district for one year prior to the general election. | ||||
BALDWIN COUNTY (ELECTED COUNTYWIDE)* |
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Baldwin County Sheriff | 18 | 1 day | 1 day | yes |
Baldwin County Coroner | 25 | 1 day | 1 day | yes |
18 | 1 day | 1 day | yes | |
Must be a resident of the county and district they represent one year prior to an election. |
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18 | 1 day | 1 day | yes | |
Must be a resident of the county for at least one year prior to the date of taking office. If representing a specific district, must be a resident of the district for at least one year prior to the date of taking office. |
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*Elected offices within Baldwin County must qualify through the County Party Chair. To qualify and run for any of these seats, please contact Jason Fisher at chair@baldwindemocrats.org. |
