Mark Pettway
Democratic Incumbent
Biography
Mark Pettway is the incumbent Jefferson County sheriff, seeking re-election, per WBRC. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff
Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff
2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Pettway and Jacob Reach. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
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.
What this office does
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mark Pettway, is on the ballot.