Filing has closed for Republican presidential candidates to file in Alabama. Three candidates for president, Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal, and Lindsey Graham, did not file any candidates for Delegate. However, there are no actual consequences. These presidential candidates will still appear on the March primary ballot, and if they poll enough votes to earn delegates, then the state party will appoint some delegates for them.

See this story. Republican national rules require delegates to vote on the first ballot for the presidential candidate whose vote total caused those delegates to be elected.