2026 Alabama local elections

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2026 Alabama local elections
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Local elections will take place in the U.S. state of Alabama to elect nonpartisan municipal officers on August 25, 2026, and partisan county-level officials on November 3, 2026. Primary elections for the partisan elections will take place on May 19, 2026.[1]

County

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Baldwin County

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Main article: 2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections

Commission

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All four seats on the Baldwin County Commission are up for election.

Sheriff

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Incumbent Republican sheriff Anthony Lowery was appointed in 2024.[2] He is eligible to run for election.

Jefferson County

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Commission

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Main article: 2026 Jefferson County, Alabama Commission election

All five seats on the Jefferson County Commission are up for election.[3]

Sheriff

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Main article: 2026 Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff election

Two-term incumbent Democratic sheriff Mark Pettway was re-elected in 2022 with 52% of the vote.[4] He is eligible to run for re-election.

Lee County

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Main article: 2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections

Madison County

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Sheriff

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Two-term incumbent Republican sheriff Kevin H. Turner was re-elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.

Mobile County

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Sheriff

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One-term incumbent Republican sheriff Paul Burch was elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.

Tuscaloosa County

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Sheriff

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Three-term incumbent Republican sheriff Ron Abernathy was re-elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.

Municipal

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Municipal elections will take place in six municipalities in 2026.[5]

Auburn

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Main article: 2026 Auburn, Alabama municipal election

All seats of the Auburn City Council and the mayor of Auburn are up for election in 2026.[6]

Huntsville

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Three seats on the Huntsville City Council are up for election in 2026.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Cason, Mike (12 May 2025). "The date of Alabama's landmark 2026 primary elections has changed: Here's why". AL.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Governor Ivey Taps Anthony Lowery to Serve as Baldwin County Sheriff". The Office of Alabama Governor. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  3. ^ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (29 January 2025). "Stephens Seeking Another Term on the Jefferson County Commission". BirminghamWatch. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  4. ^ Thomas, Erica. "Jared Hudson campaign still hopeful 'the truth will be revealed' after loss to Mark Pettway". 1819 News. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Upcoming Elections". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Election Dates". City of Auburn. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Elected Officials". Huntsville. Retrieved 8 June 2025.