CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – Calhoun County voters are casting ballots today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Alabama’s general election, with decisions involving four proposed constitutional amendments, statewide offices, congressional and legislative races, and several county-level positions.
Polls will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday, and voters who are in line by closing time will be allowed to cast their ballots.
The election includes four proposed amendments to the Alabama Constitution addressing state government procedures, education oversight and public school policies. Each amendment is presented separately, allowing voters to vote “Yes” or “No” on each proposal.
Four Statewide Constitutional Amendments
Amendment 1 – Lieutenant Governor Vacancies and Compensation
Statewide Amendment 1 proposes changes to the procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor.
The amendment would allow the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor when the office becomes vacant during the final two years of a term. It would also authorize the Legislature to set the salary of the lieutenant governor and require any salary adjustment to take effect during the term of the lieutenant governor elected after the adjustment is approved.
- Yes: Supports the proposed appointment and salary provisions.
- No: Opposes the proposed constitutional changes.
Amendment 2 – State Board of Education Rulemaking
Statewide Amendment 2 addresses the Alabama State Board of Education’s procedures for adopting rules.
The proposal would require the board to conduct a continuing cost-benefit analysis of proposed education rules, publish an impact study, establish procedures for protesting proposed board actions and follow procedures consistent with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
- Yes: Supports establishing the additional requirements for the State Board of Education.
- No: Opposes adding the proposed requirements to the state constitution.
Amendment 3 – Pledge of Allegiance and Student-Led Prayer
Statewide Amendment 3 addresses policies concerning the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer in Alabama public schools.
The proposal would require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring public K-12 schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag at the beginning of each school day.
It would also require local school boards to adopt policies authorizing student-initiated and student-led prayer.
- Yes: Supports establishing the proposed requirements.
- No: Opposes adding the proposed requirements to the constitution.
Amendment 4 – National Anthem in Public Schools
Statewide Amendment 4 proposes a requirement involving the national anthem in Alabama public schools.
The amendment would require each public K-12 school to broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at least once per week during school hours.
- Yes: Supports establishing the weekly requirement.
- No: Opposes establishing the proposed constitutional requirement.
Calhoun County Local Elections
In addition to the statewide amendments, Calhoun County voters will see several county-level contests on their ballots.
Calhoun County Sheriff
- Falon Hurst (Republican)
Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner
- Tim Hodges (Republican)
Calhoun County Coroner
- Pat Brown (Republican)
The sample ballot lists one candidate for each of these countywide offices.
Calhoun County Commission Races
County commission contests vary depending on the district in which a voter resides.
The sample ballot lists the following candidates:
- District 1: Fred Wilson (Democrat) and Jackson Hodges (Republican)
- District 2: Danny Shears (Republican)
- District 3: Michael R. Webb (Republican)
- District 4: Tobi Burt (Republican)
- District 5: Lee Patterson (Republican)
Voters will see only the county commission district contest applicable to their residence.
Congressional and State Legislative Races
Calhoun County voters will also participate in federal and state legislative elections, with contests determined by their voting district.
United States House of Representatives – 3rd Congressional District
- Lee McInnis (Democrat)
- Mike Rogers (Republican)
Alabama State Senate – District 12
- Keith Kelley (Republican)
Alabama House of Representatives
The Calhoun County sample ballot identifies the following district contests:
- District 29: Marka Gidley (Republican)
- District 32: Debra Foster (Democrat) and Joey Callahan (Republican)
- District 35: Steve Hurst (Republican) and Joseph Cleveland (Independent)
- District 36: Randy Wood (Republican)
- District 40: Pam Howard (Democrat) and Chad Robertson (Republican)
Not every legislative district appears on every voter’s ballot. District assignments are based on the voter’s residential address.
Calhoun County Board of Education
The sample ballot also includes a district-specific election for the Calhoun County Board of Education.
Board of Education – District 6
- Angela Morgan (Democrat)
- Cathi Bradford (Republican)
Only voters residing in the applicable school board district will see this contest.
Statewide Offices
Calhoun County voters will also help determine the outcomes of several statewide races.
Governor
- Doug Jones (Democrat)
- Tommy Tuberville (Republican)
Lieutenant Governor
- Phillip Ensler (Democrat)
- John Wahl (Republican)
United States Senate
- Everett Wess (Democrat)
- Barry Moore (Republican)
Attorney General
- Jeff McLaughlin (Democrat)
- Katherine Robertson (Republican)
Secretary of State
- Wayne Rogers (Democrat)
- Caroleene Dobson (Republican)
State Treasurer
- Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)
- Young Boozer (Republican)
State Auditor
- Violet Edwards (Democrat)
- Andrew Sorrell (Republican)
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
- Ron Sparks (Democrat)
- Corey Hill (Republican)
Public Service Commission, Place 1
- James O. Gordon (Democrat)
- Matt Gentry (Republican)
Public Service Commission, Place 2
- Sheila D. McNeil (Democrat)
- Jim Zig Zeigler (Republican)
Statewide Judicial Elections
Several positions on Alabama’s appellate courts are also on the ballot.
These include:
- Alabama Supreme Court, Place 7: Brad Mendheim (Republican)
- Alabama Supreme Court, Place 8: Ashleigh Meyer Dunham (Democrat) and Greg Shaw (Republican)
- Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4: Benjamin M. Bowden (Republican)
- Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5: Riggs Walker (Republican)
- Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4: Mary Windom (Republican)
- Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5: Matt Fridy (Republican)
Polls Remain Open Until 7 p.m.
Polling locations throughout Calhoun County and Alabama will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Voters must present an acceptable form of photo identification or follow an applicable alternative procedure under Alabama election law.
The sample ballot provided for Calhoun County is a common ballot showing races across multiple districts. Individual ballots will differ based on each voter’s precinct and district assignments.
The Calhoun Journal will provide election coverage on Wednesday, November 4, including local and statewide results. Winners will be reported as soon as results are verified through the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office.
Election-night results may remain unofficial until the applicable canvassing and certification processes are completed.
