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Russell County, Alabama

Alabama House District 84

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Berry Forte. Candidate information follows official Russell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Berry Forte (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Berry Forte is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Berry Forte won the Democratic May 19 primary with 58.42 percent over Brittani O'Hara-Grant (41.58 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, Berry Forte, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Berry Forte

Berry Forte

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Berry Forte is the Democratic nominee for Alabama House District 84, representing Barbour County. Forte lives in Eufaula and previously served on the Barbour County Commission from 1982 to 2010, per Bama Politics. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 84 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Berry Forte. Candidate information follows official Russell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 84 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 Russell County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Berry Forte, full profileOfficial Alabama election office