Ivey Seen Struggling to Walk After Voting
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, 82, was held up by people on both sides as she left her Montgomery polling location on Election Day.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was seen struggling to walk out of her polling location on Election Day after casting her ballot at a Montgomery YMCA. Ivey, a two-term governor who is not on the 2026 ballot due to state term limits, had earlier recorded a video urging Alabamians to vote.
Why it matters
The image of the 82-year-old governor needing support to leave a polling site draws attention to the health of an official who has held statewide office for years. Alabama's 2026 races for governor and U.S. Senate are expected to be won by Republicans, so the outcome of this election is largely settled for the state's top offices.
Ivey is 82 years old and is a two-term governor who is not eligible for the 2026 ballot under the state constitution's term limits. Trump won Alabama by 30 points in the prior election, and Republicans are widely expected to win both statewide races.
The players
Kay Ivey
Kay Ivey is the Republican governor of Alabama, serving her second term and ineligible to run again in 2026 under state term limits.
Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville is a former U.S. senator from Alabama and a Republican candidate running for governor of Alabama in 2026.
Barry Moore
Barry Moore is a Republican congressman from Alabama who is running for the United States Senate in 2026.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who campaigned in Alabama last month and won the state by 30 points in the prior election.
The details
Ivey cast her ballot at a local YMCA in Montgomery and was held up by people on both sides as she walked out of the polling location. She had also recorded a video urging Alabamians to vote in the midterm elections.
Timeline
Election Day, November 3, 2026: Ivey voted and was seen struggling to walk.
October 2026: Donald Trump campaigned in Alabama.
Political Context
Alabama has voted strongly Republican in recent presidential cycles, and Trump's 30-point margin in the prior election reflects that pattern. Republicans are widely expected to carry both statewide races on the 2026 ballot, continuing that trend.
For Alabama voters, the outcome of the governor and Senate races will determine who holds the state's top offices starting in 2027. The governor's health and visibility on Election Day may also prompt questions about how the state handles leadership continuity.
The takeaway
Election-day moments like this one are a reminder that voters can check candidates' public records and the state's voting procedures before heading to the polls. Following official Alabama election information can help readers track results and the offices at stake.
Further reading
For more on the statewide races, see the Alabama elections coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Beast.
