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Jackson County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Livingston and Katie Kramer. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Livingston (Republican), Katie Kramer (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Livingston 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, Steve Livingston, is on the ballot.

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Steve Livingston

Steve Livingston

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Steve Livingston is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 8, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Katie Kramer

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Bring practical, real-world experience to Montgomery

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Katie Kramer is a seven-time national champion swimmer who began teaching swim lessons at 13 and now serves as vice president of operations at a metal manufacturing plant in northeast Alabama, per the campaign site. She has also led nonprofit work on child food security and family assistance and trains lifeguards in CPR, first aid and water safety, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Livingston and Katie Kramer. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama Senate District 8 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Alabama House District 23Circuit Judge, 38th Judicial Circuit, Place 2District Judge, Jackson County, Place 1See all 5 Jackson County races
Candidate profiles
Steve Livingston, full profileKatie Kramer, full profileOfficial Alabama election office