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Talladega County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 12

One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keith Kelley. Candidate information follows official Talladega County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Keith Kelley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Keith Kelley 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Keith Kelley, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Keith Kelley

Keith Kelley

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • support for small businesses and job creators
  • constituent service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Keith Kelley represents Alabama Senate District 12, covering Calhoun County, where he has served for nearly four years, per his campaign site. He is President and owner of Harris-McKay Realty in Anniston, Alabama, and previously served as President of the Alabama Association of Realtors, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 12 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Keith Kelley. Candidate information follows official Talladega County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama Senate District 12 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 Talladega County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Talladega County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Keith Kelley, full profileOfficial Alabama election office