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Madison County School Board Election 2026

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 3, 2026

The Madison County School Board Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama to elect members of the Madison County Board of Education. The election will determine governance and policy direction for the school district serving Huntsville and surrounding areas, with seats up for election in multiple districts across the county.

About This Race

The Madison County School Board Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama to elect members of the Madison County Board of Education. The election will determine governance and policy direction for the school district serving Huntsville and surrounding areas, with seats up for election in multiple districts across the county.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Alabama, residents must register by October 3, 2026, either online via the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of registrars office. On Election Day, November 3, 2026, voters must present a valid photo ID at their assigned polling place; early voting is available from October 19 to November 2, 2026, at designated locations including the Madison County Courthouse and satellite voting centers.

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Republican

David R. Thornton

Madison County Board of Education, District 2

Biography

David R. Thornton is a local business owner and parent of two Madison County students who has served on the district’s finance advisory committee for three years. He is campaigning on a platform of fiscal responsibility, expanding vocational training programs, and increasing parental involvement in school decision-making.

Campaign Website
ML
Independent

Mary Louise Watkins

Madison County Board of Education, District 2

Biography

Mary Louise Watkins is a former public school teacher with 22 years of experience in Madison County Schools and a longtime advocate for STEM education and teacher retention. She is running to increase classroom funding, reduce standardized testing pressure, and expand mental health resources for students.

Campaign Website

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