Montgomery County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Montgomery County, Alabama

18 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 14 Montgomery County races, led by the Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 2 contest.

14 races on the November ballot · 18 candidates · Updated Sep 25, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

Judges

Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 2Brooke Reid (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Brooke Reid Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Serving the citizens of Montgomery County fairly and impartially
  • Respecting the constitutional rights guaranteed to each citizen

Per the campaign site.

About Brooke Reid
Brooke Reid

Reid currently serves as Circuit Judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Montgomery County, Alabama, per the campaign site. Reid has litigated cases in Montgomery County and throughout Alabama for more than 13 years and previously worked as a prosecutor for the City of Montgomery, per the campaign site. Reid is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and Birmingham-Southern College, per the campaign site.

Brooke Reid (Democratic) 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.

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Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 4J.R. Gaines (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

J.R. Gaines Democratic Incumbent

J.R. Gaines appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

J.R. Gaines (Democratic) 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.

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Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 7Lloria Munnerlyn James (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lloria Munnerlyn James Democratic Incumbent

Lloria Munnerlyn James appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Lloria Munnerlyn James (Democratic) 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.

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District Judge, Montgomery County, Place 1Samarria Munnerlyn Dunson (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Samarria Munnerlyn Dunson Democratic Incumbent

Samarria Munnerlyn Dunson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Montgomery County, Place 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Samarria Munnerlyn Dunson (Democratic) 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.

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Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 9Tiffany B. McCord (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tiffany B. McCord Democratic Incumbent

Tiffany B. McCord appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Tiffany B. McCord (Democratic) 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.

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By address

These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.

Montgomery County is split across 9 Alabama Senate and House districts.

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Alabama Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 25, 26
Alabama Senate District 25Will Barfoot (R) · Phadra Carson Foster (D)

Will Barfoot Republican Incumbent

Will Barfoot

Will Barfoot is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 25, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Phadra Carson Foster Democratic

Top priorities
  • Protect local hospitals and strengthen senior and maternity care
  • Expand access to mental health services
  • Invest in safe, supportive schools that prepare students for college, careers and military service

Per the campaign site.

About Phadra Carson Foster

Foster is a college instructor and educator who has worked with the Alabama Historical Commission and the Central Alabama Fair Housing Center, and has led arts and education programs across the Black Belt and central Alabama, per the campaign site. She holds a Master of Liberal Arts in English and theatre and a Master of Legal Studies in conflict resolution, per the campaign site.

Will Barfoot (Republican), Phadra Carson Foster (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Will Barfoot is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Nominees for this district were chosen at the August 11 special primary under the 2021 Senate map, which a federal appeals court cleared the state to use in May 2026. The May 19 primary results for this district were voided when the map changed; each party's special-primary nominee was unopposed, per the party certifications filed with the Secretary of State. 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.

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Alabama Senate District 26Kirk Hatcher (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kirk Hatcher Democratic Incumbent

Kirk Hatcher

Kirk Hatcher is the Democratic candidate for Alabama Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Kirk Hatcher is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kirk Hatcher (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kirk Hatcher is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Nominees for this district were chosen at the August 11 special primary under the 2021 Senate map, which a federal appeals court cleared the state to use in May 2026. The May 19 primary results for this district were voided when the map changed; each party's special-primary nominee was unopposed, per the party certifications filed with the Secretary of State. 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.

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Alabama House: 7 districtsDistricts 69, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 90
Alabama House District 69Josh Pendergrass (R) · Kelvin J Lawrence (D)

Josh Pendergrass Republican

Top priorities
  • government transparency and accountability
  • fiscal responsibility

Per the campaign site.

About Josh Pendergrass

Josh Pendergrass is a candidate for Alabama House District 69, representing Montgomery County. He founded Pendergrass Law Firm in Albertville in 2011, practicing family law, juvenile law, church law, and estate planning, per his campaign site. Pendergrass previously served as Communications Director for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, per his campaign site.

Kelvin J Lawrence Democratic Incumbent

Kelvin J Lawrence

Kelvin J Lawrence represents Alabama House District 69, based in Hayneville, per Alabama Daily News. He serves on the Ways and Means Education Trust Fund, State Government, Boards Agencies and Commissions, and Local Legislation committees, per Alabama Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Josh Pendergrass (Republican), Kelvin J Lawrence (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kelvin J Lawrence is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Kelvin J Lawrence won the Democratic May 19 primary with 66.03 percent over Marshae R. Madison (33.97 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.

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Alabama House District 74Alva Lambert (R) · Jasmyne Crimiel (D)

Alva Lambert Republican

Top priorities
  • Support law enforcement and neighborhood safety
  • Expand health care access
  • Support economic growth and small businesses in the Montgomery area, and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base

Per the campaign site.

About Alva Lambert

Alva Lambert is an attorney in private practice and counsel to the Police Benevolent Association. He previously served as executive director of the State Health Planning and Development Agency from 1997 to 2018 and as a deputy district attorney in Montgomery County, per his campaign site.

Jasmyne Crimiel Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strengthening public safety
  • Expanding educational opportunities
  • Supporting working families

Per the Alabama Reflector.

About Jasmyne Crimiel

Jasmyne Crimiel is running for Alabama House District 74. She says she has spent her career advocating for child abuse victims, survivors of sexual assault and families affected by domestic violence, per her campaign site.

Alva Lambert (Republican), Jasmyne Crimiel (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Phillip Ensler (Democratic), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Jasmyne Crimiel won the Democratic May 19 primary with 54.77 percent over Austin Smith (45.23 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.

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Alabama House District 75Reed Ingram (R) · Tisha Dickson Nickson (D)

Reed Ingram Republican Incumbent

Reed Ingram

Reed Ingram is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Reed Ingram is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Tisha Dickson Nickson Democratic

Tisha Dickson Nickson is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State.

Reed Ingram (Republican), Tisha Dickson Nickson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Reed Ingram 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.

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Alabama House District 76Patrice "Penni" McClammy (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Patrice "Penni" McClammy Democratic Incumbent

Patrice "Penni" McClammy

Patrice "Penni" McClammy is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Alabama House District 76, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Patrice "Penni" McClammy (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Patrice "Penni" McClammy is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Patrice "Penni" McClammy won the Democratic May 19 primary with 78.44 percent over Terance "Watchdog" Dawson (21.56 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.

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Alabama House District 77TaShina Morris (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

TaShina Morris Democratic Incumbent

TaShina Morris

TaShina Morris is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. TaShina Morris is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

TaShina Morris (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; TaShina Morris 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.

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Alabama House District 78Kenyatté Hassell (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kenyatté Hassell Democratic Incumbent

Kenyatté Hassell

Kenyatte Hassell represents Alabama House District 78, based in Montgomery, per Alabama Daily News. He serves on the Ports Waterways and Intermodal Transit, Constitution Campaigns and Elections, and Military and Veterans Affairs committees, per Alabama Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kenyatté Hassell (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kenyatté Hassell 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.

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Alabama House District 90Chris Sells (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Chris Sells Republican Incumbent

Chris Sells

Chris Sells is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 90, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Chris Sells (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chris Sells 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.

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Ballot questions

One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Montgomery County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.

Montgomery County Local Amendment 1Countywide · authorize the members of the Montgomery City Council to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama (Act 2025-181).

authorize the members of the Montgomery City Council to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama (Act 2025-181). Certified by the Secretary of State on August 26, 2026 for the November 3 ballot in Montgomery County only.

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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.

Montgomery County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Montgomery County, Alabama on November 3, 2026?

Montgomery County sample ballot 2026: see where the alabama senate, alabama house and circuit judge candidates stand on schools and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in Alabama?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alabama are listed on the Alabama election hub. Alabama election hub →

What ballot questions are on the Montgomery County ballot?

1 ballot question: Montgomery County Local Amendment 1. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.

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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.