2026 Madison County, Alabama, elections
November 3, 2026
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A general election will be held in Madison County, Alabama, on November 3, 2026, to elect various county officials. Primary elections were held on May 19.
Sheriff
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kevin Turner, incumbent sheriff[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brett Jones, law enforcement officer[2]
Schools Superintendent
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Keith Trawick, superintendent chief of staff[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- E. Quinn Headen, principal of Hazel Green High School[3]
Tax Collector
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Valerie D. Miles, incumbent tax collector[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeff Taylor[3]
Coroner
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tyler Berryhill, incumbent coroner[3]
License Director
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Craig, incumbent license director[3]
Tax Assessor
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cliff Mann, incumbent tax assessor[3]
Circuit Court
Place 2
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Alison Strickland Austin[4]
Place 4
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Claude E. Hundley III, incumbent judge[4]
District Court
Place 1
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Douthit, incumbent judge and former chief trial attorney for the district attorney's office (appointed in 2026)[5]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Tewalt[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Douthit (incumbent) | 18,096 | 65.27 | |
| Republican | Michael Tewalt | 9,629 | 34.73 | |
| Total votes | 27,725 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kimberly Kelley Rucker[7]
Endorsements
Kimberly Kelley Rucker
- Organizations
- Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund[8]
Place 4
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John R. Allen, incumbent judge[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason M. Jones[7]
Endorsements
Jason M. Jones
- Organizations
- Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund[8]
Place 5
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeanne Rizzardi, assistant Huntsville city attorney[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Raven Beach, attorney and municipal court judge[10]
Endorsements
Raven Beach
- Organizations
- Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund[8]
School Board
District 3
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Brooks, incumbent board member[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Austin Jones[3]
References
- โ Shelley, Jonathan (January 6, 2026). "Sheriff Kevin Turner seeks third term focused on family protection and school safety". FOX 54. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- โ Alloway, A.B. (September 12, 2025). "AG front-runners come to town; sheriff's race showdown; it's just a drill; and more in this week's OTR". 256 Today. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turner, Scott (February 26, 2026). "Who is running for office in Madison County in 2026? There are a few contested primary races". AL.com. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "State Certification of Republican Candidates" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- โ Shipley, Austen (December 16, 2025). "Top trial attorney for Madison County District Attorney's Office launches bid for district judgeship". 1819 News. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- โ "Unofficial Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Alabama. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- 1 2 "State Certification of Democratic Candidates" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "SPLC Action Fund endorses four Alabama judicial candidates". Alabama Political Reporter. May 1, 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- โ Williams, Javon (December 15, 2025). "Assistant City Attorney announces candidacy for Madison County District Court Judge, Place 5". WAFF. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- โ "Attorney and part-time Municipal Court Judge Beach launches campaign for Madison County District Judge". 256 Today. September 16, 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
