All special elections provided for by this chapter are to be ordered by the Governor, who must issue writs of election, directed to the judge of probate of the counties in which such election is required to be held and must specify therein the district or county in which, and the day on which, such election is to be held; the cause and object of the same; the name of the person in whose office the vacancy has occurred and, in all cases in which a special election is directed in a district composed of more than one county, such election must be directed to be held on the same day in each county.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 15 - Special Elections.
Section 17-15-1 - When and for What Offices Held.
Section 17-15-2 - Day for Holding Special Elections.
Section 17-15-3 - Special Elections Ordered by Governor.
Section 17-15-4 - Proclamation of Election for Congress or State Officers.
Section 17-15-5 - Judge of Probate to Give Notice of Elections in County.
Section 17-15-6 - Notification of Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court.