2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ian M. Chwatuk and Christopher John England. Candidate information follows official Tuscaloosa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ian M. Chwatuk (Republican), Christopher John England (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Christopher John England 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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Per the campaign site.
Chwatuk is an attorney, real estate agent and adjunct professor who worked in hospitality and banking before earning his law degree at Birmingham School of Law while working two full-time jobs, per the campaign site. He is the first in his family to graduate from college, per the campaign site.
Christopher John England is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Alabama House District 70, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Alabama House District 70 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ian M. Chwatuk and Christopher John England. Candidate information follows official Tuscaloosa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 70 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 Tuscaloosa County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Tuscaloosa County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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