2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections

2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections
November 3, 2026

A general election will be held in Lee County, Alabama, on November 3, 2026, to elect various county officials. Primary elections were held on May 19.

Sheriff

Republican primary

After Cam Hunt announced his intent to challenge incumbent Jay Jones in the primary, he was fired from his position.[1][2] In Jones' termination letter sent to Hunt, Jones was clear that he fired him specifically because Hunt was running against him.[3] Jones has served as the county sheriff since 1998.[4]

Candidates

Nominee
  • Cam Hunt, former deputy sheriff[5]
Eliminated in primary
  • Jay Jones, incumbent sheriff[4]

Endorsements

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of May 18, 2026
Candidate Raised Other receipts Spent Cash on hand
Cam Hunt (R) $119,967 $7,545 $100,358 $27,354
Jay Jones (R) $68,967 $0 $58,307 $10,843
Source: Alabama FCPA[8]

Results

Republican primary[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Cameron Hunt 9,307 50.83
Republican Jay Jones (incumbent) 9,004 49.17
Total votes 18,311 100.00

Coroner

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Daniel Sexton, incumbent coroner[10]
Eliminated in primary
  • Brian Allen, businessman[11]

Results

Republican primary[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Daniel Sexton (incumbent) 9,843 66.09
Republican Brian Allen 5,051 33.91
Total votes 14,894 100.00

County Commission

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Ross Morris, incumbent commissioner[12]
  • Angela Shepherd[13]
Results
Republican primary[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ross Morris (incumbent) 1,891 60.71
Republican Angela Shepherd 1,224 39.29
Total votes 3,115 100.00

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Nominee
  • Tony Langley, incumbent commissioner[12]
Eliminated in primary
Results
Republican primary[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tony Langley (incumbent) 3,145 56.08
Republican Harold Whatley 2,463 43.92
Total votes 5,608 100.00

District 5

Democratic primary

Candidates
Nominee
  • Richard LaGrand Sr., incumbent commissioner[14]
Eliminated in primary
  • Derric Baker, community advocate[14]
Results
Democratic primary[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard LaGrand Sr. (incumbent) 1,786 60.18
Democratic Derric A. Baker 1,182 39.82
Total votes 2,968 100.00

Circuit Court

Place 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Nominee
  • Seth H. Donaldson[16]

References

  1. โ†‘ Taylor, Caleb (October 25, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones fires deputy sheriff Cam Hunt after he announces 2026 challenge". 1819 News. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  2. โ†‘ White, Elizabeth (October 23, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff's race takes shape ahead of 2026 election". WRBL. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  3. โ†‘ Moon, Josh (October 27, 2025). "Lee County sheriff terminates deputy running against him". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 Scroggins, Colin (October 21, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones announces intention to run for re-election". CNAW. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  5. โ†‘ Scroggins, Colin (October 21, 2025). "Marine Corps veteran, law enforcement officer announces intention to run for Sheriff of Lee County". CNAW. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  6. โ†‘ Taylor, Caleb (March 21, 2026). "Lee County Farmers Federation endorses Cam Hunt for Sheriff". 1819 News. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  7. โ†‘ Fogel, Apryl Marie (February 3, 2026). "National and state gun rights groups endorse Cam Hunt for Lee County Sheriff". 1819 News. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  8. โ†‘ "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Certification of Results- Republican Party". Secretary of State of Alabama. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  10. โ†‘ Brown, Justin (January 26, 2026). "Lee County Coroner announces re-election campaign for 2026". WTVM. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  11. โ†‘ Scroggins, Collin (February 5, 2026). "Lee County businessman announces candidacy for Lee County Coroner". CNAW. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 "2026 Primary Election Sample Ballot Lee Republican" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  13. โ†‘ "Shepherd to seek county commission seat, District 2". The Opelika Observer. January 27, 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  14. 1 2 "2026 Primary Election Sample Ballot Lee Democrat" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  15. โ†‘ "2026 Primary Election - Official Results" (PDF). Lee County, Alabama. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  16. โ†‘ "Qualified 2026 Candidates for Elected Office" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
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