The South Alabamian News Podcast
The South Alabamian News Podcast
Countywide, district races up for vote in 2026
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Clarke County residents will vote in four countywide and four district races in 2026. Incumbent Republican Sheriff DeWayne Smith has announced he is running for re-election after being appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey in 2021 following the resignation of Ray Norris. Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and lives in Washington County; there is no residency requirement other than the state for sheriffs. License Commissioner Linda Goodman is also running for re-election as a Republican but had been the last elected countywide Democrat. Republican Revenue Commissioner Tyler Montana Prescott and Republican Coroner Matthew Milstead are also expected to...