Jefferson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
50 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 42 Jefferson County races, led by the Jefferson County Sheriff contest.
County offices
SheriffMark Pettway (D) · Jacob Reach (R)
Mark Pettway Democratic Incumbent
Mark Pettway is the incumbent Jefferson County sheriff, seeking re-election, per WBRC. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jacob Reach Republican
Jacob Reach appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
May 19 primary result, per the Jefferson County Democratic Party's official primary results: incumbent Mark Pettway won the Democratic nomination with 74.85 percent (65,130 votes) over Chris Anderson (18.87 percent) and Jude Washington (6.28 percent). Jacob Reach was the unopposed Republican nominee. The two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 1Lashunda Scales (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lashunda Scales Democratic Incumbent
- public safety
- economic growth and jobs
- stronger schools
Per the campaign site.
About Lashunda Scales
Lashunda Scales is the sitting Jefferson County Commissioner for District 1, per the campaign site. Scales' record includes sewer debt refinancing and economic development investment supporting job creation in the district, per the campaign site.
May 19 Democratic primary result, per the Jefferson County Democratic Party's official primary results: incumbent Lashunda Scales won with 60.19 percent (17,110 votes) over Clinton Woods (39.81 percent). No Republican qualified for District 1, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list, so Scales is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 2Sheila Tyson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheila Tyson Democratic Incumbent
Sheila Tyson is the incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner for District 2, per the county commission's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sheila Tyson was the unopposed Democratic nominee in the May 19 primary. No Republican qualified for District 2, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list, so Tyson is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 3Jimmie Stephens (R) · Camara Blue (D)
Jimmie Stephens Republican
- Continuing collaborative work among commissioners
- Setting aside partisanship to serve the county
Per the BirminghamWatch.
About Jimmie Stephens
Jimmie Stephens is the incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner for District 3 and serves as commission president, per BirminghamWatch. He has said he wants to keep the current commission team working together and to set aside partisanship for the county's benefit, per BirminghamWatch.
Camara Blue Democratic
- Championing integrity, transparency and community progress for the district
- Serving every constituent with transparency, accessibility and accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Camara Blue
Blue is a former firefighter and business owner with a bachelor's degree in communication and a master of divinity, per the campaign site. Born and raised in Birmingham, Blue is running for Jefferson County Commission District 3, per the campaign site.
Jimmie Stephens was the unopposed Republican nominee, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list. May 19 Democratic primary result, per the Jefferson County Democratic Party's official primary results: Camara Blue won with 84.73 percent (11,759 votes) over Dock Scott (15.27 percent). Stephens and Blue meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 4Joe Knight (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe Knight Republican Incumbent
Joe Knight is the incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner for District 4, per the county commission's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joe Knight was the unopposed Republican nominee, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list. No Democrat qualified for District 4, so Knight is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 5Mike Bolin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Bolin Republican Incumbent
Mike Bolin is the incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner for District 5, per the county commission's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mike Bolin was the unopposed Republican nominee, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list. No Democrat qualified for District 5, so Bolin is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageTax AssessorGaynell Hendricks (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gaynell Hendricks Democratic Incumbent
Gaynell Hendricks is the incumbent Jefferson County Tax Assessor, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Gaynell Hendricks was the unopposed Democratic nominee. No Republican qualified, so Hendricks is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageTax CollectorJ.T. Smallwood (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
J.T. Smallwood Democratic Incumbent
J.T. Smallwood is the incumbent Jefferson County Tax Collector, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
J.T. Smallwood was the unopposed Democratic nominee. No Republican qualified, so Smallwood is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageAssistant Tax Assessor, Bessemer DivisionCharles R. Winston (D) · Delor Baumann (R)
Charles R. Winston Democratic Incumbent
Charles R. Winston is the incumbent Jefferson County Assistant Tax Assessor for the Bessemer division, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Delor Baumann Republican
Delor Baumann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Assistant Tax Assessor, Bessemer Division, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Charles R. Winston was the unopposed Democratic nominee and Delor Baumann was the unopposed Republican nominee, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list; the two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageAssistant Tax Collector, Bessemer DivisionMykeshia Myles Jones (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mykeshia Myles Jones Democratic
Mykeshia Myles Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer Division, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
May 19 primary result, per official results: Mykeshia Myles Jones led a three-way Democratic primary with 36.34 percent (8,668 votes) to incumbent Ron Marshall's 36.29 percent (8,657 votes) and Danielle Lewis Matthews's 27.37 percent, triggering a June 16 runoff. Jones won the runoff with 52.76 percent (3,914 votes) to Marshall's 47.24 percent. No Republican qualified, so Jones is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education, District 4Ronnie Dixon (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ronnie Dixon Republican
Ronnie Dixon is the incumbent Jefferson County Board of Education member for District 4, per BirminghamWatch. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ronnie Dixon was the unopposed Republican nominee, per the Jefferson County Republican Party's official 2026 qualified-candidates list. No Democrat qualified, so Dixon is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 1Brian Huff (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Huff Democratic
Brian Huff appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Brian Huff (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageCircuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 10Ruby Clark (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ruby Clark Democratic
Ruby Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ruby Clark (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageCircuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 3Kechia Davis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kechia Davis Democratic Incumbent
Kechia Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kechia Davis (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, Jefferson County, Place 1Martha Reeves Cook (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Martha Reeves Cook Democratic Incumbent
Martha Reeves Cook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Jefferson County, Place 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Martha Reeves Cook (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, Jefferson County, Place 2Maria Fortune (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Maria Fortune Democratic Incumbent
Maria Fortune appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Jefferson County, Place 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Maria Fortune (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, Jefferson County, Place 7Tiffany Jones (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tiffany Jones Democratic
- Upholding neutrality and objectivity in judicial decisions
- Ensuring equal application of the law regardless of background
Per the campaign site.
About Tiffany Jones
Jones is a solo practitioner attorney with more than 13 years of experience in civil and criminal courts across Alabama, per the campaign site. Jones is running for Jefferson County District Court Judge, Civil Division, Place 7, per the campaign site.
Tiffany Jones (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageCircuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 2Shanta Craig Owens (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shanta Craig Owens Democratic
Shanta Craig Owens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shanta Craig Owens (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Jefferson County is split across 24 Alabama Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressAlabama Senate: 7 districtsDistricts 5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Alabama Senate District 5Matt Woods (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Woods Republican Incumbent
Matt Woods is a lifelong Walker County resident and small business owner who previously represented Alabama House District 13 from 2022 to 2025, per the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. He co-founded Hope After Loss Organization (HALO), a local nonprofit, with his wife, and is a former chairman of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, per the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Matt Woods (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Matt Woods 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 15Scott Ortis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scott Ortis Republican
- Cutting taxes and reducing regulations
- Term limits for elected officials
- Ensuring every high school graduate is college- or career-ready
Per the campaign site.
About Scott Ortis
Ortis began his career as a public school teacher before earning an accelerated pharmacy degree and working as a pharmacist, then led operations for a regional healthcare company, per the campaign site. In 2003 he founded Solutions Infusion Therapy, growing it into one of Alabama's leading home infusion and enteral care providers, and holds an MBA and a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, per the campaign site.
Scott Ortis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Dan Roberts (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Scott Ortis won the Republican May 19 primary with 52.06 percent over Dan Roberts (47.94 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 16J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner (R) · Spencer Stone (D)
J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner Republican Incumbent
J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner is the Republican candidate for Alabama Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 16, serving an eighth Senate term after previously serving in the Alabama House from 1966 to 1983, per the Shelby County Legislative Delegation Office. He holds a BA from Birmingham-Southern College and a JD from the Birmingham School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Spencer Stone Democratic
- Competitive teacher pay and career/technical education pathways
- Workforce development and support for small businesses
- Publishing monthly public reports on his legislative votes
Per the campaign site.
About Spencer Stone
Stone is a computer science teacher in Alabama who has also taught English and history and coaches multiple sports including swimming, football, and esports, per the campaign site. He is running for State Senate District 16, where he lives with his wife and family, per the campaign site.
J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner (Republican), Spencer Stone (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner won the Republican May 19 primary with 54.15 percent over Nate Carlson (45.85 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 17Shay Shelnutt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shay Shelnutt Republican Incumbent
Shay Shelnutt works as a realtor and holds a bachelor of science in finance and a master's in education in math, both from the University of Montevallo, per the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. He was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 2014. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shay Shelnutt (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Shay Shelnutt 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 18Rodger M. Smitherman (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rodger M. Smitherman Democratic Incumbent
Rodger M. Smitherman is the incumbent Democratic state senator for Alabama Senate District 18, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rodger M. Smitherman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rodger M. Smitherman 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 19Merika Coleman (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Merika Coleman Democratic Incumbent
Merika Coleman is the incumbent Democratic state senator for Alabama Senate District 19, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Merika Coleman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Merika Coleman 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 20Linda Coleman-Madison (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Linda Coleman-Madison Democratic Incumbent
Linda Coleman-Madison is the Democratic candidate for Alabama Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Linda Coleman-Madison is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Linda Coleman-Madison (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Linda Coleman-Madison 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.
Full race pageAlabama House: 17 districtsDistricts 14, 15, 16, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60
Alabama House District 14Tim R. Wadsworth (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tim R. Wadsworth Republican Incumbent
- Continuing to lower the state grocery tax
- Expanding access to quality education, health care and public safety in the district
- Promoting economic development through partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits
Per the Cullman Tribune.
About Tim R. Wadsworth
Tim R. Wadsworth is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Tim R. Wadsworth is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tim R. Wadsworth (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Tim R. Wadsworth 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 15Leigh Hulsey (R) · Nell Brown (D)
Leigh Hulsey Republican Incumbent
Leigh Hulsey owns CrossFit Alabaster and Henley Developments, LLC, per Alabama Daily News. She served 14 years on the Helena City Council before being elected to the Legislature, per Alabama Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Nell Brown Democratic
- Safer neighborhoods
- Programs that support youth and families facing financial challenges
- Equitable public school funding and affordable healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Nell Brown
Brown is a law student at Miles Law School and a resident of McCalla, Alabama, per the campaign site. She has worked helping families through financial challenges and supporting programs for local youth, per the campaign site.
Leigh Hulsey (Republican), Nell Brown (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Leigh Hulsey 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 16Bryan Brinyark (R) · Christian Martin (D)
Bryan Brinyark Republican Incumbent
- Sponsored and carried a bill directing federal coal royalties back to Fayette, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and Walker counties through the Coal Impacted Communities Workforce Development Grant Program
- Supported bills providing tax relief on groceries, retirement income and property taxes, and eliminating the business privilege tax
Per the campaign site.
About Bryan Brinyark
Bryan Brinyark is running for Alabama House District 16. He was born and raised in Tuscaloosa County and earned his law degree from the University of Alabama in 1993, per his campaign site. He is a partner attorney with Brinyark & Frederick and has served as a municipal judge for Centreville since 2005 and previously for Brent and Woodstock, per his campaign site.
Christian Martin Democratic
- Expanding Medicaid
- Conservation efforts
- Reducing corporate influence on state legislation
Per the WVUA23.
About Christian Martin
Christian Martin is a candidate for Alabama House District 16, representing Tuscaloosa County. He is a senior at the University of Alabama studying History and serves as President of the University of Alabama College Democrats, per his campaign site. Martin comes from a working-class family with roots in labor organizing, per his campaign site.
Bryan Brinyark (Republican), Christian Martin (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bryan Brinyark 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 44Danny Garrett (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Danny Garrett Republican Incumbent
- Legislation to protect small businesses and simplify state revenue reporting requirements
- Adequately funding public education in Alabama
- Consumer protection against predatory lending
Per the Trussville Tribune.
About Danny Garrett
Danny Garrett is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Danny Garrett is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Danny Garrett (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Danny Garrett 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 45Susan DuBose (R) · Toni Kornegay Vaughn (D)
Susan DuBose Republican Incumbent
- Education, including school choice and Career Tech programs
- Rural health care access
- Reducing taxes, including the grocery tax
Per the campaign site.
About Susan DuBose
Susan DuBose worked as a loan officer and business development officer at Compass Bank before transitioning to full-time motherhood and later public service, per her campaign site. She has represented Alabama House District 45 since 2022.
Toni Kornegay Vaughn Democratic
- Ensuring every child in District 45 has a great education
- Affordable childcare so parents can work and children can learn safely
- Making healthcare affordable and within reach
Per the campaign site.
About Toni Kornegay Vaughn
Vaughn describes herself as a mother, neighbor, and lifelong community advocate running for Alabama House District 45, per the campaign site.
Susan DuBose (Republican), Toni Kornegay Vaughn (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Susan DuBose is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Susan Dubose won the Republican May 19 primary with 79.79 percent over John Dawson (20.21 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 46David L. Faulkner (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David L. Faulkner Republican Incumbent
- Prepare Alabama students for tomorrow's jobs
- Support business growth and local employers
- Protect and strengthen Alabama families
Per the campaign site.
About David L. Faulkner
David L. Faulkner is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 46 and a civil trial attorney at Christian & Small in Birmingham, per his campaign site. He authored the Computer Science Education Act, making Alabama the first state to adopt all nine code.org standards.
David L. Faulkner (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David L. Faulkner 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 47Mike Shaw (R) · Jim Toomey (D)
Mike Shaw Republican Incumbent
- Sponsored and passed a 60-day state grocery tax holiday and introduced legislation to phase out the remaining state grocery tax
- Sponsored and passed the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act to establish a statewide consumer data privacy framework
- Sponsored and passed the False Reporting Law strengthening penalties for dangerous false reports
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Shaw
Mike Shaw is running for re-election to Alabama House District 47. He grew up in Vestavia Hills, earned a degree in Public Administration from Auburn University and built a career in technology and cybersecurity before serving on the Hoover City Council and then being elected to the Alabama House, per his campaign site.
Jim Toomey Democratic
- Medicaid expansion
- Public education investment
- Protecting Alabama's water resources
Per the campaign site.
About Jim Toomey
Jim Toomey spent 40 years as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Loyal American Life Insurance Company in Mobile and as a Divisional Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Protective Life Insurance Company in Birmingham, per Alabama Daily News, and is now retired.
Mike Shaw (Republican), Jim Toomey (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mike Shaw 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 48Lloyd Peeples (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lloyd Peeples Republican
- Holding criminals accountable and supporting law enforcement
- Strong schools and teacher retention
- Reducing regulatory burden on small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Lloyd Peeples
Peeples is a federal prosecutor with nearly two decades in public service and has also worked as a businessman, per the campaign site. He is a husband and father who raised his children in District 48 and has prosecuted cases involving child exploitation, per the campaign site.
Lloyd Peeples (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Jim Carns (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Lloyd Peeples won the Republican May 19 primary with 55.84 percent over Jim Carns (37.88 percent), William Wentowski (6.28 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 51Allen Treadaway (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allen Treadaway Republican Incumbent
Allen Treadaway is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 51, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Allen Treadaway (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Allen Treadaway 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 52GiGi Hayes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
GiGi Hayes Democratic
- Support mental health care, trauma support and community-driven public safety
- Support Medicaid expansion and lower health care costs
- Fully fund public schools and expand STEM and career pathways
Per the campaign site.
About GiGi Hayes
GiGi Hayes is an attorney and educator with a record of community advocacy running for Alabama House District 52, per the campaign site.
GiGi Hayes (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Kelvin Datcher (Democratic), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the Democratic May 19 primary (GiGi Hayes 48.88 percent, LaTanya Millhouse 26.4 percent, Kelvin Datcher 24.72 percent); GiGi Hayes won the June 16 runoff with 74.91 percent over LaTanya Millhouse, 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 54Neil Rafferty (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Neil Rafferty Democratic Incumbent
- Medicaid expansion and rural hospital access
- Public school funding
- Living wages and small business support
Per the campaign site.
About Neil Rafferty
Neil Rafferty is the sitting State Representative for Alabama House District 54, representing Birmingham since his election in 2018, per his campaign site. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and serves on the Health and Health Professions Committee, per his campaign site.
Neil Rafferty (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Neil Rafferty is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Neil Rafferty won the Democratic May 19 primary with 70.04 percent over Joseph J. Holt (29.96 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 55Travis Hendrix (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Travis Hendrix Democratic Incumbent
Travis Hendrix is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Alabama House District 55, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Travis Hendrix (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Travis Hendrix is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Travis Hendrix won the Democratic May 19 primary with 56.87 percent over Jennifer "Jenny" Craig (22.2 percent), Eric Major (20.93 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 56Ontario J Tillman (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ontario J Tillman Democratic Incumbent
Ontario J Tillman is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Alabama House District 56, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ontario J Tillman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Ontario J Tillman 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 57Patrick Sellers (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick Sellers Democratic Incumbent
- Supports funding for schools, parks, roads and affordable-housing redevelopment
- Supports expanded access to health services
Per the campaign site.
About Patrick Sellers
Patrick Sellers is running for re-election to Alabama House District 57. His campaign site lists legislative work including the Teacher Assault Prevention and Parental Accountability Act, oversight reforms for DHR and Adult Protective Services, and workforce training and trade education funding.
Patrick Sellers (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Patrick Sellers is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Patrick Sellers won the Democratic May 19 primary with 61.15 percent over Mara Ruffin Blackmon (32.79 percent), Shamyia Atkins (6.06 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 58Rolanda Hollis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rolanda Hollis Democratic Incumbent
Rolanda Hollis is a real estate broker with a bachelor of science in accounting from Tuskegee University, per LegiStorm. She serves on the Joint Transportation Committee and is ranking minority member of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee, per LegiStorm. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rolanda Hollis (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rolanda Hollis 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 59Mary Moore (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary Moore Democratic Incumbent
Mary Moore is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Alabama House District 59, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. (Legislature roster lists the name as "M. Moore") No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mary Moore (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mary Moore 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 60Alicia Escott Lumpkin (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Alicia Escott Lumpkin Democratic
- Provide responsive representation that shows up, listens and delivers results for constituents
Per Alabama Political Reporter.
About Alicia Escott Lumpkin
Alicia Escott Lumpkin is running for Alabama House District 60. She is a lifelong Birmingham resident with more than 17 years of experience serving the City of Birmingham and holds a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law, per her campaign site.
Alicia Escott Lumpkin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Juandalynn Givan (Democratic), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Alicia Escott Lumpkin won the Democratic May 19 primary with 52.26 percent over Juandalynn Givan (33.54 percent), Nina Taylor (14.19 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.
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