Alabama § 17-13-6 - Only Qualified Candidates to Be Listed on Ballots.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-13-6 — Only Qualified Candidates to Be Listed on Ballots., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-13-6. Only Qualified Candidates to Be Listed on Ballots.
The name of no candidate shall be printed upon any official ballot used at any primary election unless such person is legally qualified to hold the office for which he or she is a candidate and unless he or she is eligible to vote in the primary election in which he or she seeks to be a candidate and possesses the political qualifications prescribed by the governing body of his or her political party.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-13-6
What does Code of Alabama § 17-13-6 cover?
Section 17-13-6 ("Only Qualified Candidates to Be Listed on Ballots.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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