2026 Alabama Senate election
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The 2026 Alabama Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect members of the Alabama Senate in all 35 of the U.S. state of Alabama's legislative districts to serve a four-year term.
Prior to the elections, the Republican Party of Alabama held a wide majority over the Democratic Party of Alabama, controlling 27 seats to their 8 seats.
Background
Stone v. Allen
During the 2020 redistricting cycle, Alabama's congressional and state legislative maps faced legal challenges for alleged violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 27% of Alabama's population is African American, but only 8 of Alabama's senate districts, or 23%, were drawn with a black majority. The initial complaint challenged twelve of the senate districts and twenty-one of the state house districts, although the lawsuit was ultimately reduced to four of the senate districts in Huntsville and Montgomery.[1][2]
Retirements
Republicans
- District 2: Tom Butler is retiring[3]
- District 34: Jack Williams is retiring to run for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries[4]
Overview
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| Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | |||||||||
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| No. | % | Before | After | +/– | ||||||||
| Republican | 27 | |||||||||||
| Democratic | 8 | |||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||
Summary of results by Alabama Senate District
| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome | ||
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| 1st | Tim Melson | Rep | TBD | |||
| 2nd | Tom Butler | Rep | TBD | |||
| 3rd | Arthur Orr | Rep | TBD | |||
| 4th | Garlan Gudger | Rep | TBD | |||
| 5th | TBD[a] | TBD | TBD | |||
| 6th | Larry Stutts | Rep | TBD | |||
| 7th | Sam Givhan | Rep | TBD | |||
| 8th | Steve Livingston | Rep | TBD | |||
| 9th | Wes Kitchens[b] | Rep | TBD | |||
| 10th | Andrew Jones | Rep | TBD | |||
| 11th | Lance Bell | Rep | TBD | |||
| 12th | Keith Kelley | Rep | TBD | |||
| 13th | Randy Price | Rep | TBD | |||
| 14th | April Weaver | Rep | TBD | |||
| 15th | Dan Roberts | Rep | TBD | |||
| 16th | J. T. Waggoner | Rep | TBD | |||
| 17th | Shay Shelnutt | Rep | TBD | |||
| 18th | Rodger Smitherman | Dem | TBD | |||
| 19th | Merika Coleman | Dem | TBD | |||
| 20th | Linda Coleman-Madison | Dem | TBD | |||
| 21st | Gerald Allen | Rep | TBD | |||
| 22nd | Greg Albritton | Rep | TBD | |||
| 23rd | Robert Stewart | Dem | TBD | |||
| 24th | Bobby Singleton | Dem | TBD | |||
| 25th | Will Barfoot | Rep | TBD | |||
| 26th | Kirk Hatcher | Dem | TBD | |||
| 27th | Jay Hovey | Rep | TBD | |||
| 28th | Billy Beasley | Dem | TBD | |||
| 29th | Donnie Chesteen | Rep | TBD | |||
| 30th | Clyde Chambliss | Rep | TBD | |||
| 31st | Josh Carnley | Rep | TBD | |||
| 32nd | Chris Elliott | Rep | TBD | |||
| 33rd | Vivian Davis Figures | Dem | TBD | |||
| 34th | Jack W. Williams | Rep | TBD | |||
| 35th | David Sessions | Rep | TBD | |||
List of districts
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District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35 |
District 1
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Tim Melson, incumbent state senator
District 2
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- John Roberts, businessman and candidate for U.S. representative in 2022[6]
Declined
- Tom Butler, incumbent state senator[7]
Endorsements
John Roberts
- Organizations
District 3
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Arthur Orr, incumbent state senator
District 4
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Garlan Gudger, incumbent state senator
Endorsements
Garlan Gudger
- Organizations
Polling
Hypothetical polling
District 5
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Matt Woods, incumbent senator
District 6
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Larry Stutts, incumbent state senator
Endorsements
Larry Stutts
- Organizations
District 7
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Sam Givhan, incumbent state senator
District 8
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steve Livingston, incumbent state senator[12]
District 9
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Wes Kitchens, incumbent state senator
District 10
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jesse Battles, business owner[13]
- Andrew Jones, incumbent state senator[14]
- Amy Dozier Minton, vice chair of the Etowah County Republican Party[15]
District 11
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Lance Bell, incumbent state senator
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Donald Mottern, journalist[16]
Endorsements
Donald Mottern
- Organizations
District 12
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Keith Kelley, incumbent state senator
District 13
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Randy Price, incumbent state senator
District 14
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- April Weaver, incumbent state senator[18]
Endorsements
April Weaver
- Organizations
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mandie Ledkins, community advocate[20]
Endorsements
Mandie Ledkins
- Organizations
District 15
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Dan Roberts, incumbent state senator
District 16
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- J. T. Waggoner, incumbent state senator[22]
District 17
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Shay Shelnutt, incumbent state senator
District 18
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Rodger Smitherman, incumbent state senator
District 19
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Merika Coleman, incumbent state senator
District 20
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Linda Coleman-Madison, incumbent state senator
District 21
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gerald Allen, incumbent state senator[23]
District 22
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Greg Albritton, incumbent state senator[24]
District 23
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Robert Stewart, incumbent state senator
District 24
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Bobby Singleton, incumbent state senator
District 25
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Will Barfoot, incumbent state senator
District 26
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Kirk Hatcher, incumbent state senator
District 27
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
District 28
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Billy Beasley, incumbent state senator[22]
District 29
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Donnie Chesteen, incumbent state senator
District 30
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Clyde Chambliss, incumbent state senator
District 31
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Josh Carnley, incumbent state senator
Endorsements
Josh Carnley
- Organizations
District 32
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Chris Elliott, incumbent state senator
Endorsements
Chris Elliott
- Organizations
District 33
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Vivian Davis Figures, incumbent state senator
District 34
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Rusty Glover, former state senator (2006–2018)[28]
- Doug Harwell, former Mobile County School Board member[28]
Declined
- Jack W. Williams, incumbent state senator (running for Agriculture Commissioner)[29]
Endorsements
Rusty Glover
- Organizations
Doug Harwell
- Local officials
- Paul Burch, Mobile County Sheriff[31]
District 35
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- David Sessions, incumbent state senator
Notes
- ^ Senator Greg Reed is resigning in 2025 to join governor Kay Ivey's administration. A special election will take place in 2025 to fill the remainder of Reed's term.[5]
- ^ Kitchens took office in a special election following the resignation of Clay Scofield.
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
See also
References
- ^ "Complaint in Thomas v. Merrill" (PDF). November 15, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Fourth Amended Complaint in Stone v. Allen" (PDF). December 6, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ McLaughlin, Bud (July 7, 2025). "Tom Butler, longtime Alabama State Senator, not seeking re-election in 2026". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Moseley, Brandon (October 1, 2024). "Jack Williams – candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture – campaigns in St. Clair County". The Alabama Gazette. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Britt, Bill (November 15, 2024). "Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (July 10, 2025). "John Roberts, GOP businessman and one-time North Alabama congressional candidate, running for State Senate District 2". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Report: State Sen. Tom Butler won't seek re-election in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ "BCA's ProgressPAC endorses John Roberts for Senate District 2". Alabama Political Reporter. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "BCA's ProgressPAC endorses Senate Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter for re-election". Alabama Political Reporter. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (August 13, 2025). "Cindy Myrex for Senate? Poll shows her in statistical tie with Garlan Gudger in State Senate race in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Larry Stutts and Norman Crow". Alabama Political Reporter. July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Moseley, Brandon. "The 2026 election campaign season starts off with a bang in Henagar". The Alabama Gazette. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ Battles, Jesse. "Jesse Battles announces primary challenge of incumbent Andrew Jones — 'Our current State Senator has failed us'". 1819 News. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Shipley, Austen (May 21, 2025). "Andrew Jones announces re-election bid to Alabama Senate". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Amy Dozier Minton announces State Senate District 10 run". 1819 News. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "Donald Mottern announces bid for state Senate District 11". Shelby County Reporter. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "The Alabama Cannabis Coalition has publicly endorsed Donald Mottern for Alabama State Senate, District 11 in the 2026 Midterm Election". Facebook. Alabama Cannabis Coalition. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "April Weaver announces candidacy for new term in Alabama Senate". Alabama Political Reporter. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Farmers Federation announces several endorsements". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Wortham, Noah (June 13, 2025). "Alabaster's Mandie Ledkins announces candidacy for Senate District 14". Shelby County Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "The Alabama Cannabis Coalition has publicly endorsed Mandie Ledkins for Alabama State Senate, District 14 in the 2026 Midterm Election". Facebook. Alabama Cannabis Coalition. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Sell, Mary (July 10, 2025). "Alabama Senate 2026: Waggoner 'undecided' on reelection bid". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Gerald Allen announces re-election bid to State Senate in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Albritton announces re-election bid for Alabama Senate District 22". Alabama Political Reporter. May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Jay Hovey running for re-election to State Senate in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Josh Carnley for Senate District 31". Alabama Political Reporter. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Chris Elliott in Senate District 32". Alabama Political Reporter. July 25, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Poor, Jeff. "Glover, Harwell announce likely bids for District 34 open state senate seat". 1819 News. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Jack Williams officially announces 2026 Ag Commissioner run". 1819 News. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rusty Glover for Senate District 34". Alabama Political Reporter. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Shipley, Austen (May 9, 2025). "Mobile County Sheriff endorses Harwell in District 34 race- 'True supporter of law enforcement'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 12, 2025.