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Houston County, Alabama

Houston County Coroner

One candidate is tracked for Houston County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kendall Glover. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 19 Republican primary official result: Kendall Glover finished ahead of Tony Diaz, 9,217 votes (86.08 percent) to 1,491 (13.92 percent), per Houston County's official primary results. Incumbent Coroner Robert Byrd did not seek re-election. No Democrat qualified, so Glover is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Houston County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kendall Glover

Republican

Top priorities
  • Full cooperation and partnership with local law enforcement
  • Coordination with local hospitals and, when necessary, across state lines

Per the Rickey Stokes News.

Biography

Kendall Glover appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Coroner, 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 Houston County Coroner in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Houston County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kendall Glover. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Houston County Coroner 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 Houston 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 Houston County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kendall Glover, full profileOfficial Alabama election office