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Jefferson County, Alabama

Jefferson County Tax Collector

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Tax Collector on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.T. Smallwood. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

J.T. Smallwood was the unopposed Democratic nominee. No Republican qualified, so Smallwood is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, J.T. Smallwood, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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J.T. Smallwood

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

J.T. Smallwood is the incumbent Jefferson County Tax Collector, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Next on your ballotJefferson County Assistant Tax Assessor, Bessemer Division

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Tax Collector in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Tax Collector on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.T. Smallwood. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson County Tax Collector 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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.

Cross-check with the official Alabama election office, or see the full Jefferson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Jefferson County ballot

42 tracked races in Jefferson County, Alabama. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot
Jefferson County Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer DivisionJefferson County Board of Education, District 4Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Place 1See all 42 Jefferson County races
Candidate profiles
J.T. Smallwood, full profileOfficial Alabama election office