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Shelby County, Alabama

Alabama House District 15

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leigh Hulsey and Nell Brown. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Leigh Hulsey (Republican), Nell Brown (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Leigh Hulsey 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.

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, Leigh Hulsey, is on the ballot.

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Leigh Hulsey

Leigh Hulsey

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Leigh Hulsey owns CrossFit Alabaster and Henley Developments, LLC, per Alabama Daily News. She served 14 years on the Helena City Council before being elected to the Legislature, per Alabama Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Nell Brown

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Safer neighborhoods
  • Programs that support youth and families facing financial challenges
  • Equitable public school funding and affordable healthcare

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brown is a law student at Miles Law School and a resident of McCalla, Alabama, per the campaign site. She has worked helping families through financial challenges and supporting programs for local youth, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 15 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leigh Hulsey and Nell Brown. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 15 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 Shelby County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Shelby County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Leigh Hulsey, full profileNell Brown, full profileOfficial Alabama election office