The following information is provided so that citizens contemplating a future candidacy for local office are:

• encouraged to begin planning;

• encouraged to understand the requirements and processes associated with the offices they seek.

For example, a potential municipal candidate might want to start attending city council meetings to better understand local issues (including budgeting & funding), and the process and procedures used to resolve these issues.  A potential candidate might seek appointment to advisory boards supporting municipal and county government.  A potential candidate might want to become actively involved with our local political party organization, and to seek mentoring from existing and former office holders and candidates.  A potential candidate may wish to join various civic organizations and advocacy groups and start to exhibit the leadership skills necessary for a successful campaign and office tenure.  There are short term and long term considerations in the decision to run for office.  It's never too early to begin these considerations and to develop your resume.

The advice above is general in nature.  The Dale County Democratic Executive Committee hopes to acquire and develop informational aids to assist our candidates in the future.  If you have particular materials, expertise, or experience in candidate development for the Wiregrass area, we (and our future candidates) would appreciate your help.

Please check back for updates to this page.  For more detailed discussions and advice, please attend our monthly meetings.  We are looking to recruit qualified candidates for local offices (the very best).

Election Cycle Calendar for the State of Alabama

The following chart is an unofficial Election Cycle Calendar for the State of Alabama.  It is taken from a screen shot of the information found on the Alabama Secretary of State website (3/21/2024).  For official and up to date information about the Alabama Election Cycle Calendar, please  go to the Alabama Secretary of State's website:

https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections 

Municipal Elections

Municipal elections for incorporated cities and towns in Dale County are scheduled to take place on the 4th Tuesday in August of 2025.  (Please note that this is different from Dothan, which is a special case - 1st Tues.)

Typically, these elections are for the offices of mayor and city council and are non-partisan (meaning that candidates are not identified by political party on the ballot).  In some towns and cities, council members are elected at large. In some cities and towns, council members are elected by district or ward.  For details about municipal elections in a given town or city, including candidate qualification periods, residency requirements, and other requirements for office, please contact the municipal clerk of that town or city.

Incorporated towns and cities in Dale County include:

• Ariton

• Clayhatchee

• Daleville

• Grimes

• Level Plains

• Midland City

• Napier Field

• Newton

• Ozark

• Pinckard

• Small Portions of Dothan & Enterprise

(If any others are incorporated, please let us know.)