Walker County Local Amendment 2 — Set the maximum age at which a person may qualify as judge of probate of the county to the age of 75 years…

What it does

Relating to Walker County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to set the maximum age at which a person may qualify as judge of probate of the county to the age of 75 years at the time of qualifying for election or appointment. (Proposed by Act 2026-31)

A YES vote means

A person could not qualify to serve as Walker County judge of probate if older than 75 at the time of qualifying for election or appointment.

A NO vote means

This maximum age of 75 for qualifying as Walker County judge of probate would not be set.

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

The amendment comes from HB208, sponsored by Reps. Barnes and Wadsworth, which passed the House on January 21, 2026 and the Senate on January 29, 2026, according to the enrolled bill.

Notwithstanding Section 155 of the state constitution, it would let a person who is not over 75 at the time of qualifying or appointment be elected or appointed Walker County probate judge.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature (HB208, 2026 Regular Session).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Walker County Local Amendment 2 mean?

A person could not qualify to serve as Walker County judge of probate if older than 75 at the time of qualifying for election or appointment.

What does a NO vote on Walker County Local Amendment 2 mean?

This maximum age of 75 for qualifying as Walker County judge of probate would not be set.

How many votes does Walker County Local Amendment 2 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 Walker County Local Amendment 2?

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.