Cullman Ballot Measures, Explained Simply: November 3, 2026
Each measure below is explained in plain words, from the official ballot language and Cullman County. For every one we say what a yes vote means and what a no vote means. This page does not tell you how to vote.
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 10, 2026. For the candidates, see what's on the ballot in Cullman.
Statewide
Statewide Amendment 1Statewide Amendment 1
Today, if the Lieutenant Governor’s job becomes empty, it usually stays empty until the next regular election for that job. This change would require an election to fill it in some cases, let lawmakers set certain salaries, and require an elected legislative officer to approve lawmakers’ travel spending. The official statement says it would have no costs or taxes.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution will change. It would set new rules for filling a Lieutenant Governor vacancy, setting certain salaries, and approving legislative travel spending.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution will not change. The current rules for filling a Lieutenant Governor vacancy, setting certain salaries, and approving legislative travel spending will remain.
- How it got on the ballot: The Alabama Legislature proposed it as Act 2026-341.
- Cost: The official ballot statement says there are no costs or taxes associated with this amendment.
Explained from Cullman County 2026 general election sample ballot, Official ballot statement for Statewide Amendment 1. Listed by Alabama Secretary of State.
Statewide Amendment 2Statewide Amendment 2
Today, each county school system has its own county board of education. This change would let two or more neighboring county boards agree to join their systems, after a study and public notice. If enough voters in an affected county protest, voters in each affected county would have to approve the change.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution will change. Neighboring county school boards could use the new process to join their school systems, with a study and a way for voters to object.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution will not change. The new process for joining neighboring county school systems will not be added.
- How it got on the ballot: The Alabama Legislature proposed it as Act 2026-378.
Explained from Cullman County 2026 general election sample ballot, Official ballot statement for Statewide Amendment 2. Listed by Alabama Secretary of State.
Statewide Amendment 3Statewide Amendment 3
Today, this amendment does not require every public school to say the Pledge of Allegiance each school day or to have a policy allowing student-started and student-led prayer. This change would require local school boards to adopt policies for both. The ballot text gives no cost or tax estimate.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution will change. Local school boards would have to adopt policies requiring the Pledge at the start of each school day and allowing student-started and student-led prayer.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution will not change. Schools will not be required by this amendment to adopt these policies.
- How it got on the ballot: The Alabama Legislature proposed it as Act 2026-379.
Explained from Cullman County 2026 general election sample ballot, Alabama Secretary of State statewide ballot measures page. Listed by Alabama Secretary of State.
Statewide Amendment 4Statewide Amendment 4
Today, this amendment does not require public schools to play or perform the national anthem each week. This change would require local school boards to adopt policies for schools to play or approve a performance of the song’s first part at least once each week during school hours. The ballot text gives no cost or tax estimate.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution will change. Local school boards would have to adopt a policy requiring the song’s first part to be played or approved at least once each week during school hours.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution will not change. Schools will not be required by this amendment to adopt a policy about playing or performing the song.
- How it got on the ballot: The Alabama Legislature proposed it as Act 2026-424.
Explained from Cullman County 2026 general election sample ballot, Alabama Secretary of State statewide ballot measures page. Listed by Alabama Secretary of State.
County
Local AmendmentLocal Amendment
Today, the ballot does not provide this specific senior property-tax exemption. This change would let a qualifying property owner who is 65 or older claim an exemption under certain conditions. The ballot does not spell out those conditions or give a fiscal note, so it does not say how much tax might change.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution will change. A qualifying property owner who is 65 or older could claim the senior property-tax exemption under the conditions set by law.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution will not change. The new senior property-tax exemption described on the ballot will not be authorized.
- How it got on the ballot: The Alabama Legislature proposed it as Act 2026-141.
Explained from Cullman County 2026 general election sample ballot. Listed by Alabama Secretary of State.