2026 Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff election

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2026 Jefferson County Sheriff election
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November 3, 2026
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Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Sheriff

Mark Pettway
Democratic



The 2026 Jefferson County Sheriff election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. Primary elections will be held on May 19. Incumbent Democratic sheriff Mark Pettway is running for re-election to a third consecutive four-year term.

Contents

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

  • Chris Anderson, retired homicide detective [1]
  • Mark Pettway, incumbent sheriff [2]
  • Jude Washington, narcotics investigator [3]

References

  1. ↑ Morris, Williesha (November 1, 2025). "Former homicide detective announces bid for Jefferson County Sheriff". AL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's plans amid re-election campaign". WBRC. November 13, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Whites-Koditschek, Sarah (November 4, 2025). "Narcotics investigator running against the Jefferson County Sheriff who once fired him". AL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
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