Baldwin County, Alabama

Baldwin County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Baldwin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony E. Lowery. Candidate information follows official Baldwin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 19 Republican primary official result: incumbent Anthony E. Lowery finished ahead of Matt McKenzie, a sitting county commissioner, 16,540 votes (51.87 percent) to 15,345 (48.13 percent), per Baldwin County's official primary results. No Democrat qualified for sheriff, so Lowery is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Baldwin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Anthony E. Lowery, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Anthony E. Lowery

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Continue expanding the sheriff's office workforce and complete the new county jail
Expand the school safety officer program in Baldwin County schools
Expand partnerships with federal agencies on drug trafficking and gang activity

Per the mynbc15 (WPMI).

Biography

Anthony Lowery is the incumbent Baldwin County sheriff, appointed by Governor Kay Ivey in 2024 after about 20 years with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and a decade as an investigator with the county district attorney's office, per mynbc15 (WPMI). No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baldwin County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Baldwin County Sheriff election in Alabama?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alabama are on the Alabama election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Baldwin County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Baldwin County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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21 tracked races in Baldwin County, Alabama. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Baldwin County Commission, District 2 Baldwin County Commission, District 3 Baldwin County Commission, District 4 See all 21 Baldwin County races

Candidate profiles

Anthony E. Lowery, full profile Official Alabama election office