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Cullman County, Alabama

Cullman County Commission, District 2

One candidate is tracked for Cullman County Commission, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Barnett. Candidate information follows official Cullman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 19 Republican primary result, per the Cullman Tribune: Richard Barnett won with 59.64 percent (8,059 votes) over Josh Speakman (40.36 percent). No Democrat qualified, so Barnett is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Alabama › Cullman County › Cullman County Commission, District 2

Richard Barnett

Republican

Top priorities
  • More proactive communication with the public about road construction projects
  • Stronger support for local police and sheriff's departments
  • Encouraging greater corporate involvement in funding local schools

Per The Cullman Tribune.

Biography

Richard Barnett appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cullman County Commission, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cullman County Commission, District 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cullman County Commission, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Barnett. Candidate information follows official Cullman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cullman County Commission, District 2 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.

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Candidate roster from official Cullman County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Richard Barnett, full profileOfficial Alabama election office