One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maurice McCaney. Candidate information follows official Lauderdale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Maurice McCaney (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Phillip Pettus (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Maurice McCaney won the Republican May 19 primary with 59.26 percent over Phillip Pettus (40.74 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.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Maurice McCaney is a candidate for Alabama House District 1, representing Lauderdale County. He is an attorney at Woodruff & McCaney, LLC, and earned a Juris Doctorate at Cumberland School of Law after bachelor's degrees from Samford University, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama House District 1 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maurice McCaney. Candidate information follows official Lauderdale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 1 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 Lauderdale County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Lauderdale County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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