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Mobile County, Alabama

Alabama House District 99

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlie Watts and Sam Jones. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Sam Jones, is on the ballot.

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Charlie Watts

Republican

Biography

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

Sam Jones

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 99 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlie Watts and Sam Jones. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 99 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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