Dale County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 29

One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donnie Chesteen. Candidate information follows official Dale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Donnie Chesteen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Donnie Chesteen is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Donnie Chesteen won the Republican May 19 primary with 84.99 percent over Zachary J. Hurst (11.82 percent), Val Glasgow Paul (3.2 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. 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, Donnie Chesteen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Donnie Chesteen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Continuing gains in statewide reading and math proficiency
Regional economic development investment in the Wiregrass area
Further reducing the state grocery tax

Per the Alabama Political Reporter.

Biography

Donnie Chesteen is the Republican candidate for Alabama Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Donnie Chesteen is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 29 in 2026?

When is the Alabama Senate District 29 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dale 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 Dale County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Donnie Chesteen, full profile Official Alabama election office