One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenneth Paschal. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kenneth Paschal (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kenneth Paschal 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, Kenneth Paschal, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Kenneth Paschal represents Alabama House District 73. He is a U.S. Army veteran of 21 years who retired as a First Sergeant, per his campaign site. He serves as American Legion Post Commander and Governmental Affairs Director for the Alabama Family Rights Association, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama House District 73 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenneth Paschal. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 73 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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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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