Escambia County Local Amendment 1 — Further provide forwhere the district court may hold court in certain cases

What it does

Relating to Escambia County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to further provide forwhere the district court may hold court in certain cases. (Proposed by Act 2026-62)

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

Official text: source

Background

The amendment comes from HB191, sponsored by Rep. Baker, which passed the House on January 21, 2026 and the Senate on February 12, 2026, according to the enrolled bill.

It would allow the Escambia County district court to hold court in the county courthouse for cases arising under the ordinances of any municipality in the county that has no municipal court.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature (HB191, 2026 Regular Session).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

How many votes does Escambia County Local Amendment 1 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Escambia County Local Amendment 1?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.