Mobile County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
19 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Mobile County races, led by the Mobile County Sheriff contest.
County offices
SheriffPaul Burch (R) · Pamela J. Laffitte (D)
Paul Burch Republican
Paul Burch is the incumbent Mobile County sheriff, first elected in 2022 and seeking a second term in 2026, per Fox10. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Pamela J. Laffitte Democratic
- Increase the number of deputies and analyze the department budget for personnel needs
- Equip officers with body-worn cameras
- Create a public oversight committee and expand job-skills training for inmates
Per the campaign site.
About Pamela J. Laffitte
Pamela J. Laffitte is a retired Mobile County Sheriff's Office corrections sergeant with more than 26 years of service and a former U.S. Air Force Reservist, per her campaign site. She currently substitute teaches for Mobile County Public Schools.
May 19 primary: incumbent Republican Paul Burch finished ahead of Paul Prine, a former Mobile Police Department chief, who received about 28 percent of the vote in complete but unofficial results, per Fox10 and WKRG. Democrat Pamela J. Laffitte was unopposed for her party's nomination (did not appear on the May 19 primary ballot). Burch and Laffitte meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
District Judge, Mobile County, Place 3C. Zackery Moore (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
C. Zackery Moore Republican
C. Zackery Moore appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Mobile County, Place 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
C. Zackery Moore (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24). Unopposed nominees still print.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Mobile County is split across 13 Alabama Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressAlabama Senate: 4 districtsDistricts 22, 33, 34, 35
Alabama Senate District 22Terry L. Waters (R) · Ashley Sharpe (D)
Terry L. Waters Republican
- Serve as an accessible voice for everyday constituents rather than special interests
- Support the farming community, veterans and first responders
Per the Alabama Political Reporter.
About Terry L. Waters
Terry L. Waters is a farmer, military veteran and small business owner from Robertsdale who served in the U.S. Army in Fulda, Germany during the Cold War, per Alabama Political Reporter. He returned to south Alabama after his military service to farm and help build a family nursery business. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ashley Sharpe Democratic
- Reducing hidden health care costs for families
- Addressing rising housing prices in the district
- Expanding access to Alabama's First Class Pre-K
Per the campaign site.
About Ashley Sharpe
Sharpe has worked as a corrections officer with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and as a caregiver at an assisted living facility, and has also worked in the restaurant industry since age 16, per the campaign site. She graduated magna cum laude from Coastal Alabama Community College and is studying criminology and criminal justice at the University of Alabama, per the campaign site.
Terry L. Waters (Republican), Ashley Sharpe (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Greg Albritton (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Terry L. Waters won the Republican May 19 primary with 55.38 percent over Greg Albritton (44.62 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 33Vivian Davis Figures (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Vivian Davis Figures Democratic Incumbent
Vivian Davis Figures is the Democratic candidate for Alabama Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Vivian Davis Figures is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Vivian Davis Figures (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Vivian Davis Figures 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 34Rusty Glover (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rusty Glover Republican
Rusty Glover worked as a teacher and coach for 25 years at Mary G. Montgomery High School in Semmes, per 1819 News. He previously served in the Alabama Senate representing District 34 from 2006 to 2018, including as Senate Majority Whip, and in the Alabama House representing District 102 from 2002 to 2006, per 1819 News. His stated priorities include education, safe communities and small business, per 1819 News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rusty Glover (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Jack W. Williams (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Rusty Glover won the Republican May 19 primary with 54.55 percent over Doug Harwell (45.45 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.
Full race pageAlabama Senate District 35David Sessions (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Sessions Republican Incumbent
David Sessions is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 35, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
David Sessions (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David Sessions 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.
Full race pageAlabama House: 9 districtsDistricts 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Alabama House District 97Adline C. Clarke (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adline C. Clarke Democratic Incumbent
Adline C. Clarke is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Adline C. Clarke is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Adline C. Clarke (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Adline C. Clarke is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Adline C. Clarke won the Democratic May 19 primary with 61.8 percent over Shalela Dowdy (38.2 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 98Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Napoleon Bracy, Jr. Democratic Incumbent
Napoleon Bracy, Jr. has represented Alabama House District 98 since 2010. He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District in a 2023 special election, per AL.com. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Napoleon Bracy, Jr. 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 99Charlie Watts (R) · Sam Jones (D)
Charlie Watts Republican
Charlie Watts is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sam Jones Democratic Incumbent
Sam Jones is running for re-election to Alabama House District 99. He is a former Mayor of Mobile, per his campaign site. Further biographical detail was not accessible because the site's content renders via JavaScript that could not be read directly.
Charlie Watts (Republican), Sam Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sam Jones is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Sam Jones won the Democratic May 19 primary with 82.89 percent over Levi Wright, Jr. (9.89 percent), Jyl Hughes (7.22 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 100Mark Shirey (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark Shirey Republican Incumbent
Mark Shirey is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 100 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Mark Shirey is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Mark Shirey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mark Shirey 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 101Chris Pringle (R) · Joan Friedlander (D)
Chris Pringle Republican Incumbent
Chris Pringle is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Chris Pringle is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joan Friedlander Democratic
- Addressing budget and revenue challenges from reduced federal pandemic funding and Medicaid cuts
- Raising pay for teachers, police and firefighters to keep pace with inflation
- Improving healthcare access in the district
Per the Alabama Political Reporter.
About Joan Friedlander
Joan Friedlander is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chris Pringle (Republican), Joan Friedlander (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Pringle is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Chris Pringle won the Republican May 19 primary with 86.05 percent over Tim Manning (13.95 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 102Shane Stringer (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shane Stringer Republican Incumbent
Shane Stringer is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 102, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shane Stringer (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Shane Stringer 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 103Barbara Drummond (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Barbara Drummond Democratic Incumbent
Barbara Drummond is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 103 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Barbara Drummond is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Barbara Drummond (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Barbara Drummond 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 104Margie Wilcox (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Margie Wilcox Republican Incumbent
Margie Wilcox is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 104 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Margie Wilcox is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Margie Wilcox (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Margie Wilcox 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.
Full race pageAlabama House District 105Chip Brown (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chip Brown Republican Incumbent
Chip Brown is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 105, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chip Brown (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chip Brown 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Mobile County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Mobile County Local Amendment 1Countywide · Mobile County Local Amendment 1: authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property under certain conditions, and raise the income limit for certain homestead exemptions to $50,000 (Act 2026-258), per the Secretary of State's certification of constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026).
Mobile County Local Amendment 1: authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property under certain conditions, and raise the income limit for certain homestead exemptions to $50,000 (Act 2026-258), per the Secretary of State's certification of constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026).
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Alabama's May 19 party primaries required a majority, with a June 16 runoff where no candidate reached one; unopposed nominees still print, and independents who qualified by petition join the November 3 ballot. U.S. House districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 (new 2026 congressional map) and state Senate districts 25 and 26 (2021 map) chose nominees at an August 11 special primary with no runoff, per the party nominee certifications filed with the Secretary of State.
Who is on the ballot in Mobile County, Alabama on November 3, 2026?
Mobile County sample ballot 2026: see where the county sheriff, alabama senate and alabama house candidates stand on the budget and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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1 ballot question: Mobile County Local Amendment 1. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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