Montgomery voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the November midterm elections, according to WAKA. Voters at precincts such as Frazer Church and the Tracy Larkin Community Center chose the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, agriculture commissioner, U.S. senator and U.S. House members, as well as several amendments to the Alabama constitution.
First‑time voters Kynnedi Tate and Jonatan Perez said they were motivated to vote together, describing the experience as “quick” and “streamlined.” Long lines were reported before polls opened at some locations, but voters said the process moved smoothly once voting began. One voter, identified only as “Isis,” emphasized the importance of the constitutional amendments, noting they address school issues, zoning and the pledge of allegiance.
In the governor’s race, Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville declared victory over Democrat Doug Jones, according to WAKA. Tuberville, who gave up his Senate seat to run for governor, told supporters in Auburn that he will work to make Montgomery safer, even if it means deploying the National Guard to street corners, and pledged to save rural hospitals, widen Interstate 65 from the Tennessee line to the Gulf Coast, and improve the state overall.
For U.S. House District 2, Democrat Shomari Figures was re‑elected, defeating Republican challenger Rhett Marques of Enterprise, WAKA reported. Figures’ 2024 win had come under district lines that favored Democrats; the lines were redrawn earlier this year, making the race more competitive. Figures celebrated his second two‑year term with supporters in Montgomery.
In the U.S. Senate contest, Republican Barry Moore won the seat vacated by Tuberville, beating Democrat Everett Wess, according to WAKA. Moore, previously a congressman for Alabama’s 1st District, previously won House races in 2020 and 2022 before his hometown of Enterprise was moved into the 1st District after redistricting.
Local races also drew attention, with voters selecting sheriffs, school board members and county commissioners across the region, WAKA noted. Polls closed at 7 p.m., and voters still in line at that time were allowed to cast their ballots.
