Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election 2027

About This Race

The Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to choose the next mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, and local policy initiatives. Voters will decide who leads the city's government and represents its interests.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: August 26, 2027

Incumbent

Democratic

Walt Maddox

Mayor

Biography

Walt Maddox is the incumbent Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, first elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements during his tenure. He is seeking re-election for a sixth term in the 2025 Tuscaloosa mayoral election, with the general election scheduled for August 26, 2025.

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