Pike County Local Amendment 1 — Authorize the Judge of Probate of Pike County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with that of the…

What it does

Relating to Pike County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to authorize the Judge of Probate of Pike County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with that of the circuit court in cases originally filed in the Probate Court of Pike County if the judge of probate is a licensed attorney in the State of Alabama. (Proposed by Act 2026-119)

A YES vote means

The Pike County Judge of Probate, if a licensed Alabama attorney, could hear equity cases filed in Probate Court with the same authority as the circuit court.

A NO vote means

The Pike County Judge of Probate would not gain this equity jurisdiction.

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).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

This local constitutional amendment was proposed by House Bill 371 of the 2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Representative Paramore. According to the enrolled bill, it passed the House on February 12, 2026 and the Senate on February 24, 2026.

Under the bill, the Pike County Judge of Probate could exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court in cases originally filed in Pike County Probate Court, if the judge is a licensed attorney in Alabama.

In those cases, the bill says the probate judge would have the power of a circuit judge, the case would be treated like a circuit court case, and the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure would apply unless law provides otherwise.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature, HB371 (2026 Regular Session), Act 2026-119.

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Pike County Local Amendment 1 mean?

The Pike County Judge of Probate, if a licensed Alabama attorney, could hear equity cases filed in Probate Court with the same authority as the circuit court.

What does a NO vote on Pike County Local Amendment 1 mean?

The Pike County Judge of Probate would not gain this equity jurisdiction.

How many votes does Pike 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 Pike 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.