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Jefferson County, Alabama

Alabama House District 54

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Neil Rafferty. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Neil Rafferty, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Neil Rafferty

Neil Rafferty

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Medicaid expansion and rural hospital access
  • Public school funding
  • Living wages and small business support

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 54 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Neil Rafferty. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 54 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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Candidate profiles
Neil Rafferty, full profileOfficial Alabama election office