A special primary election is being held today in Birmingham to narrow the field of candidates seeking to replace longtime Alabama state Rep. John Rogers who pleaded guilty to federal corruption crimes and resigned earlier this year.

Polls are open from 7 am. to 7 p.m.

Six Democrats and one Republican are running for the House District 52 seat, which represents parts of Birmingham and Jefferson County.

These are the candidates for the Democratic nomination:

• Dedra Campbell, a zoning inspector for the city of Birmingham
• Kelvin Datcher, deputy director of community development for the city of Birmingham
• Eric Major, former member of Alabama House of Representatives from 1998-2006
• LaTanya Millhouse, community organizer and senior program manager for The Alpha Omega Group
• Eyrika L. Parker, treasurer of Jefferson County
• Frank Woodson, president and CEO of CityServe Alabama, a network of local churches

Carlos Crum is the only Republican candidate in the heavily Democratic district.

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Will there be a runoff?

With six candidates on the Democratic primary ballot, the race is likely headed to a runoff.

If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes, there will be a runoff on July 16 to determine the Democratic nominee.

When is the general election?

The Democrat who emerges from the crowded field will face Crum, the Republican, in the general election on Oct. 1.

Why did John Rogers resign?

Rogers represented Birmingham in the legislature for more than 40 years.

He resigned from office after pleading guilty in a federal kickback scheme that also brought down another state lawmaker.

Prosecutors said Rogers misused public money intended for Jefferson County nonprofit agencies. State Rep. Fred Plump also resigned and pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme.

Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice.

He will be sentenced on July 26. Prosecutors have recommended that the judge reduce his charges and sentence him to 14 months of house arrest, followed by supervised release.