2026 Jefferson County, Alabama Commission election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Jefferson County Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect all five members of the Jefferson County Commission. Primary elections were held on May 19.
Background
[edit]McClure et al. v. Jefferson County Commission
[edit]In 2023, a lawsuit was filed against the commission alleging racial gerrymandering.[1][2] The case went to trial on January 13, 2025.[3][4] On September 16, 2025, Madeline Haikala, a district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, ruled that the map violated the Fourteenth Amendment, ordering a new one to be drawn with an additional Black-majority district.[5] Haikala denied an appeal by the county on September 25.[6] The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit paused Haikala's ruling, meaning that the maps will stay in place for the 2026 election.[7]
District 1
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Lashunda Scales, incumbent commissioner[8]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Clinton Woods, member of the Birmingham City Council (2019–present)[9]
Did not file
[edit]- Shonae Eddins-Bennett, Birmingham parks and recreation director[10]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lashunda Scales (incumbent) | 17,110 | 60.19 | |
| Democratic | Clinton Woods | 11,316 | 39.81 | |
| Total votes | 28,426 | 100.00 | ||
District 2
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Sheila Tyson, incumbent commissioner[8]
District 3
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jimmie Stephens, incumbent commissioner[12]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Camara Blue, pastor and former firefighter[8]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Dock Scott[8]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Camara Blue | 11,759 | 84.73 | |
| Democratic | Dock Scott | 2,119 | 15.27 | |
| Total votes | 13,878 | 100.00 | ||
District 4
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Joe Knight, incumbent commissioner[13]
District 5
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mike Bolin, incumbent commissioner and former Supreme Court of Alabama associate justice[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ Darrington, Patrick (10 April 2023). "Black voters, organizations sue Jefferson County for racial gerrymandering". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ "Case: McClure, et al. v. Jefferson County Commission". Legal Defense Fund. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ Phillips, Chance (23 December 2024). "Trial date set for Jefferson County racial gerrymandering case". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (13 January 2025). "Judge Considering Testimony in Trial Over Jefferson County Commission Districts". BirminghamWatch. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (September 17, 2025). "Obama-appointed judge orders Jefferson County to add additional black-majority district". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ Bryant, Joseph D. (September 27, 2025). "Delay denied: Federal judge rules this Alabama county must act now to redraw district lines". AL.com. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (October 16, 2025). "U.S. Court of Appeals halts Jefferson County race-based redistricting, current map stays in place". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "2026 Qualified Candidates". Jefferson County Democratic Party. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ Johnson, Roy S. (January 5, 2026). "Birmingham councilor challenges incumbent for Jefferson County Commission seat". AL.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ Bryant, Joseph D. (August 29, 2025). "Woodfin targets lawmaker who ran against him, says Birmingham 'deserves better'". AL.com. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- 1 2 "Unofficial Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Alabama. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (29 January 2025). "Stephens Seeking Another Term on the Jefferson County Commission". BirminghamWatch. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ "2026 JEFFERSON COUNTY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES" (PDF). Jefferson County Republican Party. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (September 10, 2025). "Mike Bolin announces for re-election to Jefferson County Commission seat". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
