Tuscaloosa Plans Special Election For District 5 City Council Seat
Tuscaloosa is making plans for a special election to fill the District 5 City Council seat that was vacated following the death of long-time council president Kip Tyner.
Birmingham, AL, September 22, 2026 —
The city of Tuscaloosa is initiating plans to hold a special election to fill the vacant District 5 City Council seat. This position became available following the recent death of Kip Tyner, who had served as the long-time council president.
The process for scheduling and conducting a special election typically involves several steps, including setting qualifying periods for candidates, determining election dates, and managing the voting process for residents of District 5. Details regarding the specific timeline for these plans, including when candidates can qualify and the date of the election itself, have not yet been publicly announced.
Kip Tyner was a prominent figure in Tuscaloosa’s local government, serving for an extended period as the City Council president. His passing has left a significant vacancy not only in District 5 representation but also in the leadership of the council. The city is expected to release further information regarding the special election procedures and dates in the coming weeks. The contractor responsible for administering the election has not been named. The specific mechanisms for how the election will be organized and overseen are still being determined by city officials. Residents of District 5 will eventually have the opportunity to elect a new representative to fill the remainder of the current term. Further updates on the election timeline and candidate information will be provided by the city.
Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Henry on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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