Ballot Measures, March 1, 2016
Alabama voters decided 1 statewide ballot measure on March 1, 2016.
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|
| Amendment 1 | Changes retirement plans for Alabama judicial officials | Passed (62.84% yes) |
General Election, November 8, 2016
Alabama held its general election on November 8, 2016, deciding the office of Public Service Commissioner (President).
Legislature
- House (105 seats): 33 D, 72 R before the election, 33 D, 72 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
- Senate (35 seats): 8 D, 26 R, 1 other or vacant before the election, 8 D, 26 R, 1 other or vacant after; control stayed with Republicans.
Statewide races
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|
| Amendment 1 | Auburn University's Board of Trustees | Passed (73.43% yes) |
| Amendment 10 | Police and planning jurisdiction over Calhoun County land | Passed (65.62% yes) |
| Amendment 11 | Manufacturing Zone Tax Revenue | Passed (59.27% yes) |
| Amendment 12 | Toll bridge and toll road districts | Failed (50.69% yes) |
| Amendment 13 | Age restrictions for government officials | Passed (57.36% yes) |
| Amendment 14 | Budget isolation resolution on local laws | Passed (68.7% yes) |
| Amendment 2 | Prohibit reallocation of state park funds for other uses | Passed (79.74% yes) |
| Amendment 3 | Rules governing local constitutional amendments | Passed (60.63% yes) |
| Amendment 4 | Administration of county affairs | Passed (71.67% yes) |
| Amendment 5 | Separation of powers | Passed (59.99% yes) |
| Amendment 6 | Establish new rules for impeachment | Passed (53.59% yes) |
| Amendment 7 | Supervision of Etowah County Sheriff employees | Passed (59.38% yes) |
| Amendment 8 | A "right-to-work" amendment | Passed (69.61% yes) |
| Amendment 9 | Pickens County Judge of Probate maximum qualifying age | Failed (51.05% yes) |