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Cherokee County, Alabama

Alabama House District 39

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ginny Shaver. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ginny Shaver (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Ginny Shaver is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Alabama primaries require a majority (June 16 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the party nominee certifications filed with the Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24) and the Secretary of State's August 26 independent-candidate certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ginny Shaver, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ginny Shaver

Ginny Shaver

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Ginny Shaver is the Republican nominee for Alabama House District 39, representing Cherokee County. Shaver has worked as Town Clerk of Leesburg and as a City of Gadsden employee, and previously owned a tax and bookkeeping business, per Bama Politics. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Next on your ballotDistrict Judge, Cherokee County, Place 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 39 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ginny Shaver. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 39 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 Cherokee County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Cherokee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Alabama Senate District 10See all 3 Cherokee County races
Candidate profiles
Ginny Shaver, full profileOfficial Alabama election office