2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections

2026 Lee County, Alabama, elections
November 3, 2026

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]

Endorsements

Cam Hunt
Organizations

Coroner

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Brian Allen, businessman[7]
  • Daniel Sexton, incumbent coroner[8]

County Commission

District 2

Republican primary

Candidates
Potential
  • Ross Morris, incumbent commissioner

District 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Potential
  • Tony Langley, incumbent commissioner

Circuit Court

Place 4

Republican primary

Candidates
Nominee
  • Seth H. Donaldson[9]

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. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ Fogel, Apryl Marie (February 3, 2026). "National and state gun rights groups endorse Cam Hunt for Lee County Sheriff". 1819 News. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  7. ^ Scroggins, Collin (February 5, 2026). "Lee County businessman announces candidacy for Lee County Coroner". CNAW. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  8. ^ Brown, Justin (January 26, 2026). "Lee County Coroner announces re-election campaign for 2026". WTVM. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Qualified 2026 Candidates for Elected Office" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
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