Jefferson County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 15

One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Ortis. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Scott Ortis

Republican

Top priorities

Cutting taxes and reducing regulations
Term limits for elected officials
Ensuring every high school graduate is college- or career-ready

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 15 in 2026?

When is the Alabama Senate District 15 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.

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Verify this race

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

Scott Ortis, full profile Official Alabama election office