Elections & Candidates

On our Campaign Literature Page there are campaign brochures for some of the real Democratic candidates running in 2026 federal and statewide Alabama races.  When available to us, we'll add brochures for other candidates.  You can also consult candidate websites (links listed later on this page).

For post 2026 future elections, Dale County needs to recruit Democratic candidates for county and state district races (for example legislative races) plus Democratic leaning candidates for non-partisan municipal elections.

Election Cycle Calendar for the State of Alabama

The following chart is an unofficial Election Cycle Calendar for the State of Alabama. For official and up to date information about the Alabama Election Cycle Calendar, please go to the Alabama Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections 

ALABAMA STATE & FEDERAL ELECTORAL RACES (November 2026) And CANDIDATES (Partial List) 

AL Governor (Dem. Primary - May 19th)

• Dr. Will Boyd (D) - https://drwillboyd.com/

• Ja’Mel Brown (D) - https://www.facebook.com/JamelJermaineBrown/

• Yolanda Rochelle Flowers (D) - https://yolandaforalgovernor.org

• Doug Jones (D) - https://www.dougjones.com/

• Chad “Chig” Martin (D) - https://www.chadchigmartin.com/

• Nathan "Nate" Mathis (D) -

• Ken McFeeters (R )

• Will Santivasci (R)

• Tommy Tuberville (R)

• Ronald Durnette Jr. (I) 

Lt. Governor (Dem. Primary - May 19th)

• Phillip Ensler (D) - https://phillipensler.com/

• Darryl D. Perryman (D) -

• Wes Allen (R)

• Patrick Bishop (R)

• George Childress (R)

• Rick Pate (R)

• Stewart Hill Tankersley (R)

• Nicole Wadsworth (R)

• John Wahl (R)

AL Attorney General

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Jeff McLaughlin (D) - 

• Pamela Casey (R)

• Jay Mitchell (R)

• Katherine Robertson (R)

AL Secretary of State

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Wayne Rogers (D) - https://waynerogersforalsecretaryofstate.com/

• Caroleene Dobson (R)

• Christopher Horn (R)

• Glenda Jackson (R)

State Auditor

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Violet Edwards (D) - https://www.voteviolet.com/ 

• Derek Chen (R)

• Andrew Sorrell (R)

State Agriculture Commissioner

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Ron Sparks (D) - https://www.sparks2026.com

• Corey Hill (R)

• Christina McInnis (R)

• Jack Williams (R)

State Treasurer

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Rosilyn Houston (D) -  

• Young Boozer (R)

• Steve Lolley (R)

Public Service Commission (Place 1)

(Dem. Primary Race - May 19th)

• John Northrop (D) - https://www.johnnorthropforpsc.com/

• James O. Gordon (D) - https://www.jamesogordon.com

• Jeff Ramsey (D) - 

• Matt Gentry (R)

• Jeremy Oden (R)

Public Service Commission (Place 2)

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Sheila D. McNeil (D) - https://www.mcneilforpsc2.com/

• Priscilla Andrews (R)

• Chris Beeker (R)

• Jeffrey Boyd (R)

• Brent Woodall (R)

• Jim Zeigler (R) 

State Board of Education

    (District 2 - covers Dale Co.)

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Jamie McCurry (D) -

• Tracie West (R)

AL Legislature (District 89) or

• Marcus Paramore (R)

AL Legislature (District 93)

• Steve Clouse (R)

• Norman Horton (R)

AL Senate (District 29) or

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Jimmy McCray (D) -

• Donnie Chesteen (R)

• Zachary Hurst (R)

• Val Glasgow Paul (R)

AL Senate (District 31)

• Josh Carnley (R)

AL Supreme Court Justice, Place 8

(No Dem. Primary - Unopposed)

• Ashleigh Meyer Dunham (D)

• Greg Shaw (R)

US Senator

(Democratic Primary - May 19th)

• Dakarai Larriett (D) -  https://dakarailarriett.com/

• Kyle Sweetser (D) - https://www.kyleforalabama.com/

• Everett Wess (D) - https://wessforsenate.com/

• Mark Wheeler II (D) - https://markwheelerforsenate.com/

• Seth Burton (R)

• Dale Shelton Deas Jr. (R)

• Jared Hudson (R)

• Steve Marshall (R)

• Barry Moore (R)

• Rodney Walker (R)

US Congress (AL District 1)

(No Democratic Primary - Unopposed)

• Clyde W. Jones Jr. (D) - https://clydeforcongress.com/

• Jerry Carl (R)

• James Dees (R)

• Rhett Marques (R)

• Joshua McKee (R)

• John Mills (R)

• James Richardson (R)

• Austin Sidwell (R)

For a full list of qualified Democratic candidates go the following: https://aldemocrats.org/2026-qualified-candidates

For a copy of a Sample Democratic Party Primary Ballot for Dale County (May 19th) go to the following:

 https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/sample-ballots/2026/pri/Dale%20-%20Dem.pdf

Offices on November 2026 Election Ballot (Unofficial list)

For Races Listed as District, Consult District Map or Check Your Voter Registration Card

(Card doesn't show county districts)

County Races:

Member, Dale County Board Of Education, District 3 (see https://content.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/83cd8786a63543f6adeb029dc57bcd23.jpg);

Dale County Coroner;

Dale County Revenue Commissioner;

Dale County Sheriff;

Member, Dale County Commission, District 1 (see https://www.dalecodemocrats.com/home/citizen-resources);

Member, Dale County Commission, District 3 (see https://www.dalecodemocrats.com/home/citizen-resources)

State Races (Non-Judicial):

AL State Board of Education, District 2

AL State Legislature, District 93

or

AL State Legislature, District 89

AL State Senate, District 29

or

AL State Senate, District 31

AL Public Service Commission, Place 1

AL Public Service Commission, Place 2

AL State Auditor

AL State Treasurer

AL Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries

AL Secretary of State

AL Attorney General

AL Lt. Governor

AL Governor

State Races (Judicial):

District Court Judge (TBD), District 33 (covers Dale & Geneva Co.'s)

Circuit Court Judge (TBD), District 33 (covers Dale & Geneva Co.'s)

AL Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4

AL Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5

AL Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

AL Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

AL Associate Justice of Supreme Court, Place 7

AL Associate Justice of Supreme Court, Place 8

(Note – Scheduled judicial elections are subject to change

depending on whether sitting judges were appointed to fill

a vacancy)

Federal Races:

U.S. Representative, US Congressional District 1

U.S. Senator

Please note that this chart includes certain races where no Democratic candidate has stepped up to run.  In the future, we need to remedy this situation by recruiting viable candidates to run for these positions.

Minimum Qualifications for Public Office can be found at the Secretary of State's website, at: 

https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/candidates/qualifications-public-office

Municipal Elections

Municipal elections for incorporated cities and towns in Dale County took place on the 4th Tuesday in August of 2025.  (Please note that this is different from Dothan, which is a special case - 1st Tues.)

Incorporated towns and cities in Dale County where municipal elections are held include:

• Ariton

• Clayhatchee

• Daleville

• Grimes

• Level Plains

• Midland City

• Napier Field

• Newton

• Ozark

• Pinckard

• Small Portions of Dothan & Enterprise

(If any others are incorporated, please let us know.)

Typically, these elections are for the offices of mayor and city council and are non-partisan (meaning that candidates are not identified by political party on the ballot).  In some towns and cities, council members are elected at large. In some cities and towns, council members are elected by district or ward.  For details about municipal elections in a given town or city, including candidate qualification periods, residency requirements, and other requirements for office, please contact the municipal clerk of that town or city.

Candidate Development

The following information is provided so that citizens contemplating a future candidacy for local office are:

• encouraged to begin planning;

• encouraged to understand the requirements and processes associated with the offices they seek;

• encouraged to review information available from the Secretary of State Office, including Minimum Qualifications For Public Office and qualification dates/schedule;

• for municipal races, encouraged to consult applicable municipal clerk for requirements for office.

A potential municipal candidate might want to start attending city council meetings to better understand local issues (including budgeting & funding), and the process and procedures used to resolve these issues.  A potential candidate might seek appointment to advisory boards supporting municipal and county government.  A potential candidate might want to become actively involved with our local political party organization, and to seek mentoring from existing and former office holders and candidates.  A potential candidate may wish to join various civic organizations and advocacy groups and start to exhibit the leadership skills necessary for a successful campaign and office tenure.  There are short term and long term considerations in the decision to run for office.  It's never too early to begin these considerations and to develop your resume.

The advice above is general in nature.  The Dale County Democratic Executive Committee hopes to acquire and develop informational aids to assist our candidates in the future.  If you have particular materials, expertise, or experience in candidate development for the Wiregrass area, we (and our future candidates) would appreciate your help.

Please check back for updates to this page.  For more detailed discussions and advice, please attend our monthly meetings.  We are looking to recruit qualified candidates for local offices (the very best).