Ala. Code § 45-41-141.15

When any special election is to be held in any district under this part, the commission shall provide the necessary number of ballots, poll lists, tally sheets, ballot boxes, booths, instructions for holding such special election, and all other necessary and proper stationery for holding such special election; and the sheriff shall see that the same are delivered to the appropriate election officers before the day of such special election.