Governor Kay Ivey is calling on registered voters across Alabama to do their civic duty and show up to vote on June 16 for the Primary Runoff elections.

“Good government begins with an engaged citizenry,” Ivey said. “And every Alabama citizen has a responsibility to make their voice heard at the ballot box.”

Republican leaders in the Yellowhammer State are concerned after a relatively low turnout in the primary election. Of the 3,805,005 Alabama residents that are registered to vote. only 879,785 voted in the Primary on May 19, meaning the state saw a 23.12 voter turnout percentage as a whole.

“It is critical Alabamians get out and vote in Tuesday’s Runoff Election to help choose the leaders who will guide Alabama’s continued success and momentum forward,” Ivey said.

There was also a notable enthusiasm gap in the primary, with Democrats outperforming their voter turnout compared to previous elections.

Democrats cast 364,635 votes in the governor’s primary, more than doubling their 2022 performance of 152,692 and surpassing even their post-Doug Jones energy from 2018. Republicans cast roughly 493,376 governor’s primary votes, down from the 655,752 who turned out in 2022.

The result narrowed the gap between the parties to its tightest point since 2006. Republicans still cast nearly 130,000 more primary votes than Democrats, and the party remains a heavy favorite to hold every statewide office in November. But the numbers point to an enthusiasm gap that has many in the GOP worried.

Polls across the state will be open this coming Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registered voters must bring a valid photo ID. 2026 election information can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee