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City of Dothan outlines next steps following August 5 municipal election
Dothan, Ala. (WDHN) — Following the municipal elections held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the City of Dothan has released information to guide residents on what to expect next in the election process.
According to Alabama Code Section 17-16-20(a), an automatic recount is triggered in federal, state, and county elections when a candidate is defeated by not more than one-half of one percent of the total votes cast.
However, this provision does not apply to municipal elections, meaning no automatic recount will occur in the Dothan races.
In races where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a runoff election will be required between the two candidates who received the highest number of votes.
A majority is defined as 50 percent of the total votes plus one—not simply 51 percent.
Unofficial election results are available on the City of Dothan's elections webpage at
These results are the most up-to-date and are updated as information becomes available.
The process of finalizing the election results begins with the determination of which provisional ballots will be counted.
The City Clerk's office will conduct a public provisional ballot count at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, in the City Commission Chambers.
The Dothan City Commission will then meet in an adjourned session at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, to canvass the election returns and officially certify the results.
City officials thanked the public for its participation and reiterated their commitment to transparency and integrity throughout the election process.
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