Morgan County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
23 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 17 Morgan County races, led by the Morgan County Commission, District 1 contest; 1 more race was decided at the primary.
County offices
Commission, District 1Blake White (R) · Samuel King (D)
Blake White Republican
Blake White appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Commission, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Samuel King Democratic
Samuel King appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Commission, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
May 19 Republican primary: Blake White led a three-way field with 46.81 percent over Vaughn Goodwin (34.77 percent) and J.R. "Sonny" Westmoreland (18.41 percent, eliminated); White then won the June 16 runoff over Goodwin, 55.21 percent to 44.79 percent, per Decision Desk HQ's reported results. He faces Democrat Samuel King, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommission, District 2Randy Vest (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Randy Vest Republican Incumbent
- Resurface county roads using Rebuild Alabama funds
- Build the county's first gymnasium at Charles Sparkman West Park
Per the Morgan County government.
About Randy Vest
Randy Vest appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Commission, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Randy Vest ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCoronerJeff Chunn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff Chunn Republican Incumbent
Jeff Chunn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeff Chunn ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageRevenue CommissionerJohn Holley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Holley Republican
- enhancing accountability and efficiency in the revenue commissioner's office
- reducing wasteful spending
- modern technology solutions for office services
Per the campaign site.
About John Holley
John Holley serves as Dean for Technologies at Calhoun Community College, overseeing applied technologies and workforce development, per the campaign site. Holley is an elected member of the Morgan County Schools Board of Education and holds an MBA after attending Athens State University and Faulkner University, per the campaign site.
May 19 Republican primary: John Holley led a three-way field with 43.30 percent over Mark McCurry (28.80 percent) and April Smith Hall (27.90 percent, eliminated); Holley then won the June 16 runoff over McCurry, 59.55 percent to 40.45 percent, per Decision Desk HQ's reported results. No Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so Holley is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageSchools SuperintendentDaniel Gullion (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Daniel Gullion Republican
Daniel Gullion appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Schools Superintendent, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
May 19 Republican primary result: Daniel Gullion finished ahead of incumbent Superintendent Tracie Turrentine, 55.48 percent to 44.52 percent, no runoff needed, per the Hartselle Enquirer's report of the county results. No Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so Gullion is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageLicense CommissionerKate Terry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kate Terry Republican
Kate Terry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County License Commissioner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kate Terry.
Kate Terry ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education, District 1Jon Clark (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jon Clark Republican
Jon Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Board of Education, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon Clark.
Jon Clark ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageBoard of Education, District 2Carolyn Wallace (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carolyn Wallace Republican
Carolyn Wallace appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Board of Education, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Carolyn Wallace ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageBoard of Education, District 3Tom Summerford (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tom Summerford Republican
Tom Summerford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Board of Education, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tom Summerford.
Tom Summerford ran unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary; no Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageBoard of Education, District 6Chris Humphries (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Humphries Republican
Chris Humphries appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Morgan County Board of Education, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
May 19 Republican primary result: incumbent Chris Humphries was renominated over Kenny Corder, 62.42 percent to 37.58 percent, no runoff needed, per Decision Desk HQ's reported results and the Hartselle Enquirer. No Democrat qualified, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so Humphries is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
District Judge, Morgan County, Place 1Scott A. Slate (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scott A. Slate Republican
Scott A. Slate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Morgan County, Place 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Scott A. Slate (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 pageDistrict Judge, Morgan County, Place 3Kevin R. Kusta (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kevin R. Kusta Republican
Kevin R. Kusta appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, Morgan County, Place 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin R. Kusta.
Kevin R. Kusta (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.
Morgan County is split across 4 Alabama House districts.
Find your districts by addressAlabama House: 4 districtsDistricts 4, 7, 8, 9
Alabama House District 4Parker Duncan Moore (R) · Hanu Karlapalem (D)
Parker Duncan Moore Republican Incumbent
Parker Duncan Moore has represented Alabama House District 4 since 2018, per Future Caucus. He holds a political science degree from the University of Alabama and serves as vice chairman of the House Fiscal Responsibility Committee, per Future Caucus. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Hanu Karlapalem Democratic
- Lowering costs for families
- Strengthening public schools
- Expanding access to healthcare
Per The Madison Record.
About Hanu Karlapalem
Hanu Karlapalem is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 4 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.
Parker Duncan Moore (Republican), Hanu Karlapalem (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Parker Duncan Moore 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 7Ernie Yarbrough (R) · Trent Ford (Independent) · Angelo "Doc" Mancuso (Independent)
Ernie Yarbrough Republican Incumbent
Ernie Yarbrough is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 7, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Trent Ford Independent
- Eliminate Alabama's grocery tax and lower power bills through energy reform
- Reform the state's tax system so it is less regressive for working families
- Keep rural hospitals open and expand career and technical training access
Per the campaign site.
About Trent Ford
Trent Ford holds a master's degree in computer systems and describes himself as a data driven problem solver rather than a career politician, per his campaign site. He is running as an independent for Alabama House District 7.
Angelo "Doc" Mancuso Independent
Angelo "Doc" Mancuso is the Independent candidate for Alabama House District 7 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.
Ernie Yarbrough (Republican), Trent Ford (Independent), Angelo "Doc" Mancuso (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ernie Yarbrough is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Trent Ford (Independent) and Angelo "Doc" Mancuso (Independent) qualified for the November ballot by petition, per the Secretary of State's independent-candidate certification. 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 8Patrick Johnson (R) · Janine Maria Jordan (D)
Patrick Johnson Republican
- Economic growth
- Infrastructure investment
Per the Decatur Daily.
About Patrick Johnson
Patrick Johnson is running for Alabama House District 8. He is a lifelong Morgan County native who has owned a Decatur insurance agency for over 17 years, per his campaign site. He is a former Chairman of the Decatur-Morgan Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Decatur Kiwanis Club, per his campaign site.
Janine Maria Jordan Democratic
Janine Maria Jordan is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 8 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.
Patrick Johnson (Republican), Janine Maria Jordan (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Terri Collins (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Patrick Johnson won the Republican May 19 primary with 66.47 percent over Kevin Davenport (33.53 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 9Scott Stadthagen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scott Stadthagen Republican Incumbent
Scott Stadthagen is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 9, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Scott Stadthagen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Scott Stadthagen 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 3Arthur Orr (R) · John Dickey (D)
Arthur Orr Republican Incumbent
Arthur Orr is the incumbent Republican state senator for Alabama Senate District 3, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
John Dickey Democratic
- Supports encouraging job growth
- Supports improving children's education
- Supports keeping the dream of homeownership within reach
Per the campaign site.
About John Dickey
John Dickey is running for Alabama Senate District 3. He holds a PhD and describes himself as a lifelong resident of the Tennessee Valley, per his campaign site.
Arthur Orr (Republican), John Dickey (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Arthur Orr 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 pageAlready decided at the primary
Already decided at the primary1 seat settled at the 2026 primary; not on the November 3 ballot
These seats were settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. Full fields and profiles stay on each race page.
Sheriff: Ron W. Puckett won the seat.
May 19 Republican primary result: incumbent Ron W. Puckett won outright with 81.84 percent (13,385 votes) over Ana Woodard Franklin (18.16 percent), no runoff needed, per Decision Desk HQ's reported results. No Democrat qualified for the race, per the Decatur Daily's qualifying-period list, so Puckett is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
Ballot questions
2 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Morgan County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Morgan County Local Amendment 1Countywide · Official ballot summary, per the Alabama Secretary of State's certification of local constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026): require the judge of probate to be an attorney licensed in Alabama and authorize the judge of probate to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court (Act 2025-416).
Official ballot summary, per the Alabama Secretary of State's certification of local constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026): require the judge of probate to be an attorney licensed in Alabama and authorize the judge of probate to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court (Act 2025-416).
Full detailsMorgan County Local Amendment 2Countywide · Official ballot summary, per the Alabama Secretary of State's certification of local constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026): authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property under certain conditions (Act 2026-142).
Official ballot summary, per the Alabama Secretary of State's certification of local constitutional amendments (certified August 26, 2026): authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property under certain conditions (Act 2026-142).
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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 Morgan County, Alabama on November 3, 2026?
Morgan County sample ballot 2026: see where the county commission, county coroner and revenue commissioner candidates stand on roads and the environment. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Alabama?
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What ballot questions are on the Morgan County ballot?
2 ballot questions: Morgan County Local Amendment 1; Morgan County Local Amendment 2. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
Which Morgan County races were already decided at the primary?
1 race was settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. The results and full candidate fields stay on each race page in the section above.
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Alabama statewide racesEvery Alabama race on this county's ballot.All Alabama ballot measures4 statewide ballot measuresCandidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.