Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election

About This Race

The Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The office oversees city operations, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development for the state's fifth-largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: August 24, 2027
Registration Deadline: July 24, 2027
Early Voting Starts: August 6, 2027
Early Voting Ends: August 21, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, residents must be registered by July 24, 2027, through online, mail, or in-person methods. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place with a valid photo ID; early voting is available from August 6 to August 21, 2027, at designated locations.

Incumbent

Democratic

Walter Maddox

Mayor of Tuscaloosa

Biography

Walter Maddox is the incumbent mayor of Tuscaloosa, having served since 2005. He is seeking re-election to continue leading the city's recovery from past tornadoes, economic growth initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.

Campaign Website

Republican

Cameron Alford

Mayor of Tuscaloosa

Biography

Cameron Alford is a Tuscaloosa city council member and small business owner challenging the incumbent mayor. He is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, public safety enhancement, and neighborhood revitalization.

Campaign Website

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