Qualifying is now open for the 2022 Election Cycle. If you are running for a state constitutional office, such as Governor, State Representative, State Senator, or for a seat on the State Executive Committee, please qualify with the state Alabama Democratic Party. You can find information on the qualifying process as well as a list of offices at https://aldemocrats.org/RunForOffice. Please see below for information on qualifying for county-level races and for the Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee.
Candidates for county office must submit the following to qualify:
1. Declaration of Candidacy – qualifying form
2. Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee – original filed electronically with Secretary of State; proof of filing required
3. Statement of Economic Interests – original filed with Alabama Ethics Commission; proof of filing required
4. Qualifying Fee
Candidates for the TCDEC (Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee) must submit the following to qualify:
1. Declaration of Candidacy – qualifying form
2. $25 Qualifying Fee
To find your Tuscaloosa Co. Commission District, look up your information here: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview
All candidates must meet the Minimum Qualifications for Public Office.
Qualifying Process
Please submit the above forms to the Tuscaloosa Democrats Headquarters office (3311 Loop Rd., Tuscaloosa) along with the qualifying fee in the form of a check or money order made out to TCDEC.
Our office will be open Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm, Sunday, January 23 from 2-5pm, and Friday, January 28 from 12-5pm to receive your qualifying materials.
Qualifying Period
The qualifying period runs until Friday, January 28 at 5pm.
Qualifying Fees
Qualifying fees are based on 2% of the base salary for each office. The following calculations are subject to change if found to be incorrect.
Sheriff: $2660.00
TCDEC Member: $25.00
WARNING: Paper qualifying forms and associated fees must be received in our office prior to the 5:00 p.m. qualifying deadline regardless of postmark.
If fee payment is returned for insufficient funds, closure of account, etc. your qualification for office will be null and void unless payment is remedied before the close of the qualifying period.
Be sure to send any mailings via CERTIFIED MAIL.
Tuscaloosa Co. Democratic Party mailing address:
PO Box 70416
Tuscaloosa, AL 35407
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