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Limestone County, Alabama

Alabama House District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Danny F. Crawford and Jessie Barcala. Candidate information follows official Limestone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Danny F. Crawford (Republican), Jessie Barcala (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Danny F. Crawford 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, Danny F. Crawford, is on the ballot.

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Danny F. Crawford

Danny F. Crawford

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Danny F. Crawford is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 5, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jessie Barcala

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Addressing rising costs for health care, housing, food and utilities
  • Strengthening veteran services, including mental health care, suicide prevention and PTSD treatment
  • Modernizing roads, bridges, broadband access and water systems

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Barcala retired after 25 years in government service, including as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in the U.S. Air Force with deployments supporting Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and most recently as a Transportation Security Specialist in Huntsville, per the campaign site. He now owns a business providing security consultation and training, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Danny F. Crawford and Jessie Barcala. Candidate information follows official Limestone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 5 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 Limestone 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 Limestone County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Alabama House District 25Limestone County Commission ChairmanLimestone County Commission, District 3See all 14 Limestone County races
Candidate profiles
Danny F. Crawford, full profileJessie Barcala, full profileOfficial Alabama election office