The Calhoun County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Calhoun County Commission in Alabama. Voters will elect commissioners to represent various districts, with responsibilities including county budget oversight, infrastructure management, and public services.
About This Race
The Calhoun County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Calhoun County Commission in Alabama. Voters will elect commissioners to represent various districts, with responsibilities including county budget oversight, infrastructure management, and public services.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Alabama, residents must register by October 24, 2026, either online through the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of registrars office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 26–November 2, 2026), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID at their assigned polling place.
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Republican
James Steven Smith
Calhoun County Commissioner
Biography
James Steven Smith is a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and former county road department supervisor with over 20 years of experience in public infrastructure maintenance. He is running to improve rural road conditions, increase government transparency, and ensure fiscally responsible management of county resources.
Latoya Rochelle Johnson is a community organizer and small business owner from Oxford, Alabama, with a background in public health advocacy and youth outreach programs. She is running to expand access to county health services, invest in broadband infrastructure, and promote equitable development across all districts.
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