2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections

2026 Baldwin County, Alabama, elections
November 3, 2026

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

Revenue Commissioner

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential
  • Teddy Faust, incumbent commissioner

County Commission

District 1

Republican primary

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

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Declined
  • Matt McKenzie, incumbent commissioner (running for sheriff)[10]
Endorsements
Angelo Fermo
Organizations

District 3

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Kevin Brock[9]
  • Phillip Dembrowski[9]
  • Billie Jo Underwood, incumbent commissioner[9]

Democratic primary

Candidates
Nominee

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Brett Gaar[9]
  • Travey Gambill[9]
  • John "Tater" Harris, small business owner[7]
Declined
  • Charles Gruber, incumbent commissioner[9]

Democratic primary

Candidates
Nominee
Endorsements
John "Tater" Harris
Organizations

District Court

Place 1

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Grant Blackburn, lawyer[12]
  • Warren Harbison[9]
  • Liam Scully, attorney[9] (previously ran for circuit court judge)[13]

Circuit Court

Place 5

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Lauri Hoyt, incumbent judge[14]

Place 7

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Jeremiah Giles, attorney[15]
  • Kristi Hagood, prosecutor[16]

School Board

District 3

District 5

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Whitney Scapecchi[9]
  • Jason Woerner[9]

District 6

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. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Kirby, Brendan (January 23, 2026). "Mobile County sheriff's race highlights area races in four-month sprint to primary". FOX 10. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  10. ^ Hamrick, Kyle (June 9, 2025). "Lowery, McKenzie running for Baldwin County sheriff". Lagniappe Daily. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races". Alabama Political Reporter. February 6, 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Grant Blackburn announces candidacy for Baldwin County District Court judge". Alabama Political Reporter. February 10, 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  13. ^ James, Colin (June 11, 2025). "Attorney Liam Scully announces run for Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Qualified 2026 Republican Candidates". Alabama Republican Party. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  15. ^ Thomas, Erica (February 26, 2026). "Baldwin County judicial race heats up as candidates go head-to-head in high-profile criminal case". 1819 News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Attorney Kristi Hagood enters race for Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge". Gulf Coast Media. September 9, 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
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