One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 52, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: GiGi Hayes. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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Per the campaign site.
GiGi Hayes is an attorney and educator with a record of community advocacy running for Alabama House District 52, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama House District 52 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 52, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: GiGi Hayes. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 52 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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