The Jefferson County Commission Election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for various districts within Jefferson County. These offices are responsible for overseeing county government operations, including budget approval, public works, zoning, and policy implementation for Alabama's most populous county.
About This Race
The Jefferson County Commission Election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for various districts within Jefferson County. These offices are responsible for overseeing county government operations, including budget approval, public works, zoning, and policy implementation for Alabama's most populous county.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Alabama, voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Registration can be completed online through the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of registrars office, with the deadline set for October 7, 2026. Early voting is available from October 19 to November 2, 2026, at designated locations, and absentee ballots must be requested by October 29 and received by close of polls on Election Day.
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Republican
James 'Jim' Smith Jr.
Jefferson County Commissioner, District 2
Biography
James 'Jim' Smith Jr. is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and a small business owner who has served on the Hoover City Council for eight years. He is running to bring fiscal responsibility, improved infrastructure, and greater transparency to county government, emphasizing public safety and economic development.
Linda Torres is a community organizer and former public school teacher with over 20 years of experience advocating for education equity and neighborhood revitalization in Birmingham. She is running to expand access to affordable housing, improve public transportation, and ensure environmental justice for underserved communities in Jefferson County.
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