2026 Alabama local elections
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Local elections will take place in the U.S. state of Alabama to elect nonpartisan municipal officers on August 25, 2026, and partisan county-level officials on November 3, 2026. Primary elections for the partisan elections will take place on May 19, 2026.[1]
County
Baldwin County
Commission
All four seats on the Baldwin County Commission are up for election.
Sheriff
Incumbent Republican sheriff Anthony Lowery was appointed in 2024.[2] He is eligible to run for election.
Jefferson County
Commission
All five seats on the Jefferson County Commission are up for election.[3]
Sheriff
Two-term incumbent Democratic sheriff Mark Pettway was re-elected in 2022 with 52% of the vote.[4] He is eligible to run for re-election.
Madison County
Sheriff
Two-term incumbent Republican sheriff Kevin H. Turner was re-elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.
Mobile County
Sheriff
One-term incumbent Republican sheriff Paul Burch was elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.
Tuscaloosa County
Sheriff
Three-term incumbent Republican sheriff Ron Abernathy was re-elected in 2022. He is eligible to run for re-election.
Municipal
Municipal elections will take place in six municipalities in 2026.[5]
Auburn
All seats of the Auburn City Council and the mayor of Auburn are up for election in 2026.[6]
Huntsville
Three seats on the Huntsville City Council are up for election in 2026.[7]
References
- ^ Cason, Mike (12 May 2025). "The date of Alabama's landmark 2026 primary elections has changed: Here's why". AL.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Governor Ivey Taps Anthony Lowery to Serve as Baldwin County Sheriff". The Office of Alabama Governor. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (29 January 2025). "Stephens Seeking Another Term on the Jefferson County Commission". BirminghamWatch. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Erica. "Jared Hudson campaign still hopeful 'the truth will be revealed' after loss to Mark Pettway". 1819 News. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Upcoming Elections". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Election Dates". City of Auburn. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Elected Officials". Huntsville. Retrieved 8 June 2025.