One candidate is tracked for Cullman County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Whaley. Candidate information follows official Cullman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
May 19 Republican primary result, per the Cullman Tribune: Chad Whaley won with 66.68 percent (10,257 votes) over Tim Creel (33.32 percent). Incumbent Sheriff Matt Gentry did not seek re-election. No Democrat qualified, so Whaley is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
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 Cullman County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Per the Cullman Tribune.
Chad Whaley has served the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for 27 years and is currently its communications officer, per the Cullman Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Cullman County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Cullman County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Whaley. Candidate information follows official Cullman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cullman 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.
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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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