One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Russell Bedsole. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Russell Bedsole (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Russell Bedsole 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.
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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, Russell Bedsole, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Russell Bedsole is running for Alabama House District 49. He is a graduate of Auburn University and Troy University, per his campaign site. Further occupation and career detail was not found on the site's bio page.
Who is running for Alabama House District 49 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Russell Bedsole. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 49 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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