2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections

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2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections
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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 will be held on May 19.

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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

Declared
  • Anthony Lowery, incumbent sheriff [3]
  • Matt McKenzie, county commissioner from the 2nd district [4]

Coroner

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential
  • Brian Pierce, incumbent coroner

County Commission

District 1

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Jeb Ball, incumbent commissioner [5]
  • Richard Cox, forestry professional [6]
Endorsements

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Declined
  • Matt McKenzie, incumbent commissioner (running for sheriff) [9]
Endorsements

District 3

Republican primary

Candidates
Potential
  • Billie Jo Underwood, incumbent commissioner

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • John "Tater" Harris, small business owner [7]
Potential
  • Charles Gruber, incumbent commissioner
Endorsements
John "Tater" Harris

References

  1. ↑ Sharp, John (August 26, 2024). "Anthony Lowery, law enforcement veteran, appointed Baldwin County sheriff". AL.com. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  2. ↑ James, Colin (September 15, 2025). "Candidates for 2026 Baldwin County sheriff race speak at forum". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Erica (June 10, 2025). "Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery announces run for full term". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  4. ↑ Thomas, Erica (June 4, 2025). "Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie kicks off campaign for sheriff". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jeb Ball running for re-election to Baldwin County Commission District 1 seat". Gulf Coast Media. November 13, 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Erica (December 4, 2025). "Baldwin County Commissioner Jeb Ball challenged by farmer Richard Cox". 1819 News. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission". Alabama Political Reporter. December 5, 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Thomas, Erica (July 24, 2025). "Retired Homeland Security special agent Angelo Fermo running for Baldwin County Commission". 1819 News. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  9. ↑ Hamrick, Kyle (June 9, 2025). "Lowery, McKenzie running for Baldwin County sheriff". Lagniappe Daily. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
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