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Tuscaloosa County School Board Election 2026

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026

The Tuscaloosa County School Board Election 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. This local election determines leadership for public school policies, budget allocations, and educational oversight across Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

About This Race

The Tuscaloosa County School Board Election 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. This local election determines leadership for public school policies, budget allocations, and educational oversight across Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Tuscaloosa County can register online at the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their local board of registrars office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID at their assigned polling place; early voting is available at designated locations from October 24 to November 2, 2026, and absentee ballots must be requested by October 29 and received by close of polls on Election Day.

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Republican

Johnathan Lee Smith

Tuscaloosa County School Board, District 3

Biography

Johnathan Lee Smith is a lifelong Tuscaloosa resident and former high school science teacher with 15 years of classroom experience. He is running to improve STEM education, increase teacher pay, and expand vocational training programs in county schools.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Maria Gonzalez

Tuscaloosa County School Board, District 3

Biography

Maria Gonzalez is a community advocate and parent of two Tuscaloosa County public school students. She has served on the district’s equity committee and is running to reduce class sizes, expand mental health resources, and ensure equitable funding across all schools.

Campaign Website

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