2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan DuBose and Toni Kornegay Vaughn. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Susan DuBose (Republican), Toni Kornegay Vaughn (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Susan DuBose is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Susan Dubose won the Republican May 19 primary with 79.79 percent over John Dawson (20.21 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, Susan DuBose, is on the ballot.
Alabama › Shelby County › Alabama House District 45
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Susan DuBose worked as a loan officer and business development officer at Compass Bank before transitioning to full-time motherhood and later public service, per her campaign site. She has represented Alabama House District 45 since 2022.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Vaughn describes herself as a mother, neighbor, and lifelong community advocate running for Alabama House District 45, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama House District 45 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan DuBose and Toni Kornegay Vaughn. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 45 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?
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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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