Elections; straight political party voting, prohibited

This bill would remove the option for voters to cast a straight party ticket, which allows a single mark on a ballot to select all candidates from one political party for various offices. It directly affects all voters in Alabama by changing how ballots are designed and how votes can be cast during elections. The legislation prohibits ballot features that enable straight party voting and repeals existing state code sections that outline procedures for this type of voting. Additionally, the bill amends requirements for electronic voting systems to remove provisions that allow voters to select a straight party ticket in one operation. These changes would take effect on January 1, 2027.