Lauderdale County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 1

One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Melson. Candidate information follows official Lauderdale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Melson (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Tim Melson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. 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, Tim Melson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tim Melson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Capitalize on Space Command's arrival in north Alabama for regional economic development
Expand job training and employment opportunities

Per the Alabama Gazette.

Biography

Tim Melson is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 1, covering Lauderdale and Limestone counties. He is an anesthesiologist who founded Shoals Medical Trials and also operates a crop farm, per the Alabama Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 1 in 2026?

When is the Alabama Senate 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?

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 Lauderdale County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tim Melson, full profile Official Alabama election office