Birmingham Mayoral Election 2027

About This Race

The Birmingham Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to elect the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. The mayor leads the city's executive branch, responsible for overseeing departments, delivering public services, and setting the city's strategic direction. This election shapes leadership in Alabama's largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: August 26, 2027

Incumbent

Democratic

Randall Woodfin

Mayor

Biography

Randall Lee Woodfin is the incumbent Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. A former president of the Birmingham City Council and a lawyer by training, Woodfin has focused his administration on economic development, public safety, and neighborhood revitalization. He announced his re-election bid for a third term in March 2024, positioning himself as a steady leader committed to inclusive growth and addressing systemic inequities in Alabama’s largest city.

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