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Shelby County, Alabama

Shelby County Coroner

2 candidates are tracked for Shelby County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lina Evans and Marsha S. Sturdevant. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lina Evans was the unopposed Republican nominee and Marsha S. Sturdevant was the unopposed Democratic nominee in their respective May 19 primaries; the two meet on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Shelby County votes on this seat.

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Lina Evans

Republican

Biography

Lina Evans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Shelby County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Marsha S. Sturdevant

Democratic

Biography

Marsha S. Sturdevant appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Shelby County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Marsha S. Sturdevant.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Shelby County Coroner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Shelby County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lina Evans and Marsha S. Sturdevant. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Shelby County Coroner 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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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
Lina Evans, full profileMarsha S. Sturdevant, full profileOfficial Alabama election office