2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections
November 3, 2026
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A general election will be held in Baldwin County, Alabama, on November 3, 2026, to elect various county officials. Primary elections were held on May 19, and primary runoff elections will be held on June 16 in races where no candidate received a majority of the vote.
Sheriff
Incumbent Republican sheriff Anthony Lowery was appointed in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates spoke at their first public forum in September 2025.[2]
Candidates
Nominee
- Anthony Lowery, incumbent sheriff[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Matt McKenzie, county commissioner from the 2nd district[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anthony E. Lowery (incumbent) | 16,514 | 51.91 | |
| Republican | Matt McKenzie | 15,297 | 48.09 | |
| Total votes | 31,811 | 100.00 | ||
Coroner
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Brian Pierce, incumbent coroner
Revenue commissioner
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Teddy Faust, incumbent commissioner
County commission
District 1
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Richard Cox, forestry professional[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Jeb Ball, incumbent commissioner[7]
Endorsements
Richard Cox
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Cox | 14,167 | 51.70 | |
| Republican | James E. "Jeb" Ball (incumbent) | 13,236 | 48.30 | |
| Total votes | 27,403 | 100.00 | ||
District 2
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Angelo Fermo, retired Department of Homeland Security agent[9]
Eliminated in primary
- Kyle Henderson, attorney and former district attorney[10]
Declined
- Matt McKenzie, incumbent commissioner (running for sheriff)[11]
Endorsements
Angelo Fermo
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Angelo Fermo | 14,173 | 50.55 | |
| Republican | Kyle J. Henderson | 13,865 | 49.45 | |
| Total votes | 28,038 | 100.00 | ||
District 3
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Billie Jo Underwood, incumbent commissioner[10]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Billie Jo Underwood (incumbent) | 15,488 | 53.72 | |
| Republican | Kevin Brock | 8,119 | 28.16 | |
| Republican | Philip Dembrowski | 5,222 | 18.11 | |
| Total votes | 28,829 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Roy Browning[12]
District 4
Republican primary
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in primary
- Travey Gambill[10]
Declined
- Charles Gruber, incumbent commissioner[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John "Tater" Harris | 13,563 | 47.42 | |
| Republican | Brett Gaar | 8,243 | 28.82 | |
| Republican | Tracey Gambill | 6,796 | 23.76 | |
| Total votes | 28,602 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John "Tater" Harris | 10,719 | 54.85 | |
| Republican | Brett Gaar | 8,824 | 45.15 | |
| Total votes | 19,543 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Drew Arredondo[12]
Endorsements
John "Tater" Harris
Organizations
District court
Place 1
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Grant Blackburn, lawyer[13]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Grant Blackburn | 14,637 | 50.70 | |
| Republican | William "Liam" Scully | 14,231 | 49.30 | |
| Total votes | 28,868 | 100.00 | ||
Circuit court
Place 5
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lauri Hoyt, incumbent judge[15]
Place 7
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kristi Hagood, prosecutor[16]
Eliminated in primary
- Jeremiah Giles, attorney[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristi Hagood | 18,867 | 62.72 | |
| Republican | Jeremiah Giles | 11,216 | 37.28 | |
| Total votes | 30,083 | 100.00 | ||
School board
District 5
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason Woerner[10]
Eliminated in primary
- Whitney Scapecchi[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason P. Woerner | 2,259 | 64.56 | |
| Republican | Whitney Scapecchi | 1,240 | 35.44 | |
| Total votes | 3,499 | 100.00 | ||
References
- โ Sharp, John (August 26, 2024). "Anthony Lowery, law enforcement veteran, appointed Baldwin County sheriff". AL.com. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- โ James, Colin (September 15, 2025). "Candidates for 2026 Baldwin County sheriff race speak at forum". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- โ Thomas, Erica (June 10, 2025). "Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery announces run for full term". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- โ Thomas, Erica (June 4, 2025). "Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie kicks off campaign for sheriff". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Unofficial Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Alabama. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- โ Thomas, Erica (December 4, 2025). "Baldwin County Commissioner Jeb Ball challenged by farmer Richard Cox". 1819 News. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- โ "Jeb Ball running for re-election to Baldwin County Commission District 1 seat". Gulf Coast Media. November 13, 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission". Alabama Political Reporter. December 5, 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- โ Thomas, Erica (July 24, 2025). "Retired Homeland Security special agent Angelo Fermo running for Baldwin County Commission". 1819 News. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kirby, Brendan (January 23, 2026). "Mobile County sheriff's race highlights area races in four-month sprint to primary". FOX 10. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- โ Hamrick, Kyle (June 9, 2025). "Lowery, McKenzie running for Baldwin County sheriff". Lagniappe Daily. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- 1 2 "Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races". Alabama Political Reporter. February 6, 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- โ "Grant Blackburn announces candidacy for Baldwin County District Court judge". Alabama Political Reporter. February 10, 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- โ James, Colin (June 11, 2025). "Attorney Liam Scully announces run for Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- โ "Qualified 2026 Republican Candidates". Alabama Republican Party. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- โ "Attorney Kristi Hagood enters race for Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge". Gulf Coast Media. September 9, 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- โ Thomas, Erica (February 26, 2026). "Baldwin County judicial race heats up as candidates go head-to-head in high-profile criminal case". 1819 News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
