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Winston County, Alabama

Alabama House District 17

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Phil Segraves. Candidate information follows official Winston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Phil Segraves (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Tracy Estes (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the Republican May 19 primary (Phil Segraves 49.72 percent, Michael Beck 26.62 percent, Kevin Bradford 23.65 percent); Phil Segraves won the June 16 runoff, per the party's certification filed with the Secretary of State. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Phil Segraves

Republican

Biography

Phil Segraves is the Republican nominee for Alabama House District 17, representing Marion and Lamar counties and the city of Haleyville. Segraves has served five terms as Mayor of Guin and is a past president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, per Yellowhammer News. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 17 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Phil Segraves. Candidate information follows official Winston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama House District 17 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 Winston County ballot?

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Phil Segraves, full profileOfficial Alabama election office