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St. Clair County, Alabama

Alabama House District 50

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Morris and Alan Thomas. Candidate information follows official St. Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bill Morris (Republican), Alan Thomas (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Jim Hill (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Bill Morris won the Republican May 19 primary with 69.74 percent over Bryan K Newell (30.26 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.

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.

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Bill Morris

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports backing law enforcement
  • Supports expanding job training and workforce development
  • Supports ensuring schools have the tools and resources needed for success

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bill Morris is running for Alabama House District 50. He served as Mayor of Moody from 1992 to 2003 and is now General Manager of Leeds Water Works, per his campaign site. He also serves on the St. Clair County Board of Education and was appointed by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth to the Central Alabama Water Board, per his campaign site.

Alan Thomas

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Health care access, including rural care
  • Utility rate transparency and oversight
  • Reducing occupational licensing barriers for small business

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alan Thomas previously worked at Children's of Alabama and in the service industry, per his campaign site. He was born and raised in Birmingham and studied developmental psychology and constitutional law at Auburn University, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 50 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Morris and Alan Thomas. Candidate information follows official St. Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 50 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 St. Clair County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official St. Clair County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Bill Morris, full profileAlan Thomas, full profileOfficial Alabama election office