Alabama Voters Face Statewide and Local Elections Nov. 3

Alabama voters will cast ballots on Nov. 3, 2026, for statewide, congressional, and local offices. The election includes races for governor, two U.S. Senate and House seats, and several local positions in Jefferson County. Candidates in Central Alabama are campaigning on issues ranging from health care costs to public safety and economic development.

In the gubernatorial race, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones is seeking the Republican-held office. Jones, who served in the Senate from 2018 to 2021, previously prosecuted the men convicted in the 1963 Birmingham church bombing. He proposes expanding Medicaid, raising the state minimum wage, and pausing new data center construction to allow community evaluation. His opponent, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, seeks to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey. Tuberville, a former Auburn University football coach, supports reducing taxes and regulations while opposing a statewide moratorium on data centers.

Alabama’s 6th Congressional District features a contest between incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer and Dem. Maurice Mercer. Palmer, who has represented the district since 2015, emphasizes fiscal conservatism and repealing the Affordable Care Act. Mercer, a former Pelham City Council member, runs on affordability and raising the federal minimum wage above $7.25. In the 7th District, incumbent Rep. Terri Sewell faces Rep. Ammie Akin. Sewell, a Selma native, focuses on voting rights and rural hospital funding. Akin, a former educator, emphasizes public safety and educational opportunities.

The U.S. Senate race pits Dem. Everett Wess against Rep. Barry Moore. Wess, an attorney and former municipal judge, criticizes federal immigration enforcement and trade policies. Moore, who has served in Congress since 2021, supports President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda and border security measures. Both candidates are running to fill the seat vacated by Tuberville, who is running for governor.

Local races in Jefferson County include a bid for the sheriff’s office. Incumbent Sheriff Mark L. Pettway seeks a third term after winning in 2018. He is challenged by Jacob “J.J.” Reach, a retired sheriff’s captain and current Calera Police Department investigator. Reach proposes establishing a dedicated gang unit and improving officer recruitment. The state treasurer’s race features incumbent Young Boozer, a former bank executive, against Dem. Rosilyn Houston, who previously led the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

Phillip Ensler, a Montgomery state representative, runs for lieutenant governor against John Wahl, chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Ensler advocates eliminating the state grocery tax and expanding Medicaid. Wahl supports school choice and stricter border security. If elected, the lieutenant governor would preside over the Alabama Senate. The Jefferson County Commission race in District 3 sees Dem. Camara Blue challenging incumbent Jimmie Stephens.

The election concludes a campaign season focused on affordability, health care access, and law enforcement strategies. Voters in Central Alabama will decide the balance of power in the state government and federal representation. The Nov. 3 date marks the primary election for these contested offices.

Campaign materials for all candidates are available through their respective websites and local party offices. The governor’s race will determine the next leader of the state executive branch. Congressional elections will shape the federal delegation from Alabama. Local races will determine leadership in Jefferson County and the state treasurer’s office.