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Mobile County, Alabama

Alabama House District 101

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Pringle and Joan Friedlander. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Chris Pringle, is on the ballot.

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Chris Pringle

Chris Pringle

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 101 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Pringle and Joan Friedlander. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 101 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 Mobile County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Mobile County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Chris Pringle, full profileJoan Friedlander, full profileOfficial Alabama election office