2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Knapp and Elaine Beech. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Knapp (Republican), Elaine Beech (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Brett Easterbrook (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. John Knapp won the Republican May 19 primary with 54.81 percent over Dee Ann Campbell (45.19 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Elaine Beech (Independent) qualified for the November ballot by petition, per the Secretary of State's independent-candidate certification. 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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John Knapp is a longtime law enforcement officer who has served as a conservation officer, a state trooper, and a deputy in both Washington and Clarke counties, per 1819 News. He is a member of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, per 1819 News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
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Per the Alabama Daily News.
Elaine Beech is the Independent candidate for Alabama House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Alabama House District 65 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Knapp and Elaine Beech. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama House District 65 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 Washington County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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