2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections

2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections

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A general election will be held in Lee County, Alabama, on November 3, 2026, to elect various county officials. Primary elections will be held on May 19.

Sheriff

Republican primary

After Cam Hunt announced his intent to challenge incumbent Jay Jones in the primary, he was fired from his position. ^{[1] [2]} In Jones' termination letter sent to Hunt, Jones was clear that he fired him specifically because Hunt was running against him. ^[3] Jones has served as the county sheriff since 1998. ^[4]

Candidates

Declared

• Cam Hunt, former deputy sheriff ^[5]
• Jay Jones, incumbent sheriff ^[4]

Coroner

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Daniel Sexton, incumbent coroner

District Attorney

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Jessica Ventiere, incumbent district attorney

County Commission

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Ross Morris, incumbent commissioner

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Tony Langley, incumbent commissioner

References

1. Taylor, Caleb (October 25, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones fires deputy sheriff Cam Hunt after he announces 2026 challenge". 1819 News. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
2. White, Elizabeth (October 23, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff's race takes shape ahead of 2026 election". WRBL. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
3. Moon, Josh (October 27, 2025). "Lee County sheriff terminates deputy running against him". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
4. Scroggins, Colin (October 21, 2025). "Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones announces intention to run for re-election". CNAW. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
5. Scroggins, Colin (October 21, 2025). "Marine Corps veteran, law enforcement officer announces intention to run for Sheriff of Lee County". CNAW. Retrieved 25 October 2025.