Colbert County, Alabama

Alabama House District 18

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jamie Kiel. Candidate information follows official Colbert County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jamie Kiel (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jamie Kiel 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, Jamie Kiel, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jamie Kiel

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Shrink state government and cut wasteful spending
Reform the tax code to make Alabama more competitive for new jobs and industry
Improve infrastructure throughout northwest Alabama

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jamie Kiel is the Republican nominee for Alabama House District 18, representing parts of Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties. Kiel founded and owns Kiel Equipment, an equipment sales and leasing company operating in three states, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 18 in 2026?

When is the Alabama House District 18 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 Colbert 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 Colbert County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jamie Kiel, full profile Official Alabama election office