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In D.C., they call this round of elections “the mid-terms.” But in Alabama, it’s the main event.
The Nov. 3 general election will determine new administrations across the top of the state’s political hierarchy. The governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general’s offices are all open, with no incumbents seeking reelection. The state’s treasurer, auditor, commissioner of agriculture and industries, Public Service Commission members and a board of education member also are to be determined.
Control of the state’s Legislature is at stake, as is control of courthouses across Alabama.
And then there is Congress. Alabama’s seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and one in the Senate are on the ballot.
In the Birmingham area, that means Reps. Gary Palmer, R., and Terri Sewell, D., are defending their seats against challengers Maurice Mercer and Ammie Akin.
County leadership is in the hands of the voters next month. The five Jefferson County Commission seats are on the ballot, though only one of the incumbents has a challenger as Republican Jimmie Stephens defends his seat against Democrat Camara Blue.
Sheriff Mark Pettway also is trying to retain his job, which Republican Jacob Reach is trying to win. Tax assessors and collectors seats round out the county ballot along with a Board of Education race. For complete information about voting Nov. 3, with profiles of candidates, a sample ballot and deadlines you shouldn’t miss, read BirminghamWatch’s 2026 Elections Voter Guide.
