Clarke County, Alabama

Alabama House District 68

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Fred Kelley and Thomas E "Action" Jackson. Candidate information follows official Clarke County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Fred Kelley (Republican), Thomas E "Action" Jackson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Thomas E "Action" Jackson 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, Thomas E "Action" Jackson, is on the ballot.

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Fred Kelley

Republican

Top priorities

Pursue economic development to create jobs so graduates can stay in the district
Improve school quality to reverse enrollment decline
Support lower taxes, free enterprise and Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fred Kelley is the Republican nominee for Alabama House District 68, representing Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe and Marengo counties. Kelley has lived in the district his entire life and has worked as a master pipe fitter, commercial pilot and radio station owner, per his campaign site.

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Thomas E "Action" Jackson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Support a Rural Hospital Sustainability Act grant fund to keep rural hospitals open
Provide property tax exemptions for elderly residents
Direct funding to family farms and tax credits and grants for manufacturing jobs in rural areas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Thomas E "Action" Jackson is the Democratic nominee for Alabama House District 68, representing Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe and Marengo counties. Jackson has represented the district since 1994 and works as a pastor and teacher in his hometown of Thomasville, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 68 in 2026?

When is the Alabama House District 68 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 Clarke 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.

Verify this race

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

Cross-check with the official Alabama election office, or see the full Clarke County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Alabama House District 65 See all 3 Clarke County races

Candidate profiles

Fred Kelley, full profile Thomas E "Action" Jackson, full profile Official Alabama election office