One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jay Hovey. Candidate information follows official Russell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jay Hovey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jay Hovey is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Jay Hovey won the Republican May 19 primary with 68.9 percent over Doug Cannon (31.1 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jay Hovey, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Jay Hovey represents Alabama Senate District 27. He was born and raised in South Lee County, worked as an Auburn University student firefighter, and served as an Auburn councilmember before joining the Alabama Senate, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama Senate District 27 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jay Hovey. Candidate information follows official Russell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama Senate District 27 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.
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