Franklin County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 6

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Larry Stutts and Bobby Martin. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Larry Stutts (Republican), Bobby Martin (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Larry Stutts 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, Larry Stutts, is on the ballot.

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Larry Stutts

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports conservative, free-market economic policies
Supports championing the unborn, religious freedom and the Second Amendment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Larry Stutts represents Alabama Senate District 6. He is a physician who opened Colbert OB/GYN in Sheffield in 1992 and has delivered more than 12,000 babies, per his campaign site. He earned veterinary and medical degrees before being first elected to the Alabama Senate in 2014, per his campaign site.

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Bobby Martin

Democratic

Top priorities

Address rising housing and rental costs in rural communities
Address youth migration away from rural areas
Bring more attention to rural communities in statewide policy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bobby Martin is running for Alabama Senate District 6. He is a pastor at Cowboy Church of Franklin County and has lived in Tuscumbia for 20 years, per his campaign site. He previously worked in sales, factory floors and design work before entering ministry, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 6 in 2026?

When is the Alabama Senate District 6 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Larry Stutts, full profile Bobby Martin, full profile Official Alabama election office