Limestone County, Alabama

Limestone County Commission, District 1

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, David Ruf, is on the ballot.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: David Ruf won the seat

May 19 Republican primary result: David Ruf won outright with 66.67 percent (2,090 votes) over Steve Garner (17.54 percent) and Bill Boldin (15.79 percent), no runoff needed, per Decision Desk HQ's reported results. He faces Democrat Bryan Lorge, per the Limestone County Democratic Party's 2026 candidate list, on the November 3 ballot.

Winner

David Ruf

Republican Incumbent

Biography

David Ruf was on the May 19, 2026 ballot for Limestone County Commission, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Also ran in the primary

Bryan Lorge

Democratic

Biography

Bryan Lorge was on the May 19, 2026 ballot for Limestone County Commission, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Limestone County Commission, District 1 in 2026?

The Limestone County Commission, District 1 race was decided at the 2026 primary - David Ruf won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: David Ruf and Bryan Lorge. Candidate information follows official Limestone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Limestone County Commission, 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 Limestone County ballot?

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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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Limestone County Sheriff Limestone County Board of Education, District 4 Limestone County Board of Education, District 5 See all 14 Limestone County races

Candidate profiles

David Ruf, full profile Bryan Lorge, full profile Official Alabama election office