2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections

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.

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

Potential

• James Ball, incumbent commissioner

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates

Declined

• Matt McKenzie, incumbent commissioner (running for sheriff) ^[5]

District 3

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Billie Jo Underwood, incumbent commissioner

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Charles Gruber, incumbent commissioner

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. Hamrick, Kyle (June 9, 2025). "Lowery, McKenzie running for Baldwin County sheriff". Lagniappe Daily. Retrieved 22 October 2025.