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Mobile County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry L. Waters and Ashley Sharpe. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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Terry L. Waters

Republican

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 22 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry L. Waters and Ashley Sharpe. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama Senate District 22 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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Terry L. Waters, full profileAshley Sharpe, full profileOfficial Alabama election office