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Jefferson County, Alabama

Alabama House District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Shaw and Jim Toomey. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Mike Shaw, is on the ballot.

Alabama › Jefferson County › Alabama House District 47

Mike Shaw

Mike Shaw

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Jim Toomey

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Medicaid expansion
  • Public education investment
  • Protecting Alabama's water resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Shaw and Jim Toomey. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 47 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 Jefferson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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