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Alabama Primary Election Results: County-By-County Breakdown Across Central Alabama

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May 20, 2026

Alabama Primary Election Results: County-By-County Breakdown Across Central Alabama

Voters across Central Alabama headed to the polls Tuesday for a busy primary election day filled with sheriff’s races, school superintendent contests, commission battles and tax votes that could shape local communities for years to come.

Here is a county-by-county breakdown of some of the biggest local races and results from election night.

Bibb County

Bibb County voters reelected Schools Superintendent Kevin Cotner, who defeated Lane Watts Lightsey with just over 60% of the vote.

In County Commission District 2, no candidate reached the required majority threshold, sending the race to a runoff between Gary Uber and Jarred Keith Kornegay. Incumbent Charles Caddell finished fourth and was eliminated.

Ty Corbell held onto his County Commission District 4 seat, defeating Corkey McFarland with nearly 68% of the vote.

Blount County

Blount County voters reelected County Commissioners Allen Armstrong and Chase Moore in Districts 1 and 3 respectively.

The county also elected a new Board of Education member for District 3 after incumbent Philip Cleveland chose not to seek reelection. Matthew Fallin narrowly defeated Curtis Hawkins in one of the tighter races in the county.

Calhoun County

Calhoun County Sheriff Falon Hurst easily secured reelection, winning nearly 79% of the vote in a three-way race.

One of the closest races of the night came in County Commission District 4, where Tobi Burt defeated incumbent Terry Howell by just 24 votes.

Incumbent Revenue Commissioner Tim Hodges also won reelection with nearly 70% support.

Chilton County

Chilton County Schools Superintendent Corey Clements cruised to reelection with more than 83% of the vote.

The race for Revenue Commissioner will head to a runoff after no candidate cleared 50%. Michele Porter Headley finished first, followed closely by Brad Carter. Incumbent Tim Miller did not seek reelection.

Coosa County

Coosa County voters elected Matthew Reams to the County Commission District 4 seat following the death of longtime commissioner Ronnie Joiner earlier this year.

In District 5, Dillon Adams defeated incumbent Lamar Daugherty.

Incumbent Sharon Coffman narrowly held onto her Board of Education District 4 seat, defeating Kimberly Crowe by fewer than 30 votes.

Cullman County

Cullman County will have a new sheriff after Chad Whaley defeated Tim Creel in the race to replace outgoing Sheriff Matt Gentry, who ran for Public Service Commission.

Voters also selected Mike Pitts as the county’s next Revenue Commissioner after incumbent Barry Willingham chose not to seek reelection.

In County Commission races, Kenneth Walker and Richard Barnett both won their respective districts.

Etowah County

Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton easily won reelection with more than 86% of the vote.

One of the county’s biggest shakeups came in the Board of Education District 2 race, where Ben Greene defeated incumbent Scarlett Farley.

County Coroner London Pearce and Commissioner Tim Ramsey also secured reelection victories.

Fayette County

Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby won reelection with more than two-thirds of the vote.

The race for Schools Superintendent is headed to a runoff after no candidate received a majority. Steve Sawyer narrowly led Jeremy Madden in the race to replace retiring Superintendent Jim Burkhalter.

The Revenue Commissioner race will also head to a runoff. Incumbent Jeananne Edwards finished first but failed to clear 50%.

Greene County

Greene County Sheriff Joe Benison secured reelection with nearly 63% support.

Several county races will head to runoffs after crowded Democratic primaries prevented candidates from reaching majority support, including County Commission Districts 1 and 3.

Greene County also saw multiple incumbent losses in Board of Education races. Willie Davis defeated incumbent Leo Branch in District 4, while Joe Webb unseated incumbent Carrie Dancy in District 5.

Tonjula Carey won the District Court Judge race to replace retiring Judge Lillie Jones-Osborne.

Hale County

In Hale County, Charles Patrick defeated incumbent Patti Rhodes in the County Commission District 4 race.

Jefferson County

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway easily won reelection, defeating former detective Chris Anderson and Jude Washington with nearly 75% of the vote.

Camara Blue won the Jefferson County Commission District 3 race to replace retiring Commissioner Jimmie Stephens.

Tiffany Jones was elected District Court Judge for Place 7 following the retirement of Judge Ruby Clark.

Commission President Lashunda Scales also secured reelection in District 1.

Marion County

Marion County’s Commission District 1 race is headed to a runoff after no candidate reached the required majority threshold. Incumbent Keith Nichols finished first, followed by Jason Taylor.

Pickens County

Pickens County voters overwhelmingly approved a county ambulance service measure with more than 70% support.

In County Commission District 3, Rodney Homan narrowly defeated incumbent Drew Elmore by just 25 votes.

John Morgan Owens also won the county’s District Court Judge race.

Shelby County

Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego easily secured reelection with more than 70% of the vote.

One of the closest races in Central Alabama came in the Schools Superintendent contest, where Andrew Gunn narrowly defeated Joel Dixon by fewer than 400 votes to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Lewis Brooks.

The county’s District Court Judge Place 3 race will head to a runoff after no candidate reached 50% in the crowded four-way Republican primary.

Peg Hill and Jacob Tidmore both won reelection in countywide races.

St. Clair County

Ragland voters overwhelmingly approved a special school tax aimed at supporting Ragland schools.

The race for St. Clair County Commission chairman was one of the closest in the region, with David Evans defeating incumbent Stan Batemon by just 72 votes.

County Commission District 1 will head to a runoff after no candidate received a majority of the vote.

Greg Cobb also defeated incumbent Allison Gray in the Board of Education race for the Odenville seat.

Talladega County

Talladega County incumbents largely held onto their seats Tuesday night.

County Commissioner Tony Haynes and District Court Judges J. Scott Brewer and Dale Price all won reelection in their respective races.

Walker County

Walker County voters overwhelmingly rejected two separate school tax proposals, with both measures failing by roughly 71% to 29%.

The county’s sheriff race will head to a runoff after no candidate reached a majority. Jason Akins and J.C. Poe Jr. advanced, while incumbent Sheriff Nick Smith was eliminated from the race.

Dennis Willingham won reelection as Schools Superintendent with nearly 69% of the vote.

Walker County also elected Trent McCluskey as the county’s next coroner after incumbent Joey Vick chose not to seek reelection.

Winston County

Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy cruised to reelection with more than 76% support.

The County Commission District 2 race was one of the tighter contests in the county, with Heath Tidwell defeating Taylor Stults by just over 100 votes.

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‘We Will Never Forget’: Police End 40-Day Search for Remains of South Alabama 2-Year-Old

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July 13, 2026

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‘We Will Never Forget’: Police End 40-Day Search for Remains of South Alabama 2-Year-Old

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WBMA) — The Enterprise Police Department announced Monday that a 40-day search of the Coffee County Landfill for the remains of 2-year-old Genesis Reid has concluded without locating her remains.

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During a news conference on July 13, the Enterprise Police Department said the search operation, which began May 7, involved federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, forensic experts, volunteers and support personnel from across Alabama.

According to police, investigators developed evidence that led them to believe Genesis’ mother, Adrienne Reid, murdered Genesis on Christmas night 2025, removed her from an apartment and later disposed of her body. Police said Reid reported Genesis missing 53 days after her death, which investigators said affected the timeline of the investigation.

Authorities said the landfill search was based on evidence that led investigators to believe Genesis had been placed in a dumpster at the apartment complex. The search continued for 40 working days and included approximately 10 million pounds of landfill material, according to police.

Investigators said teams examined more than 20,000 non-human bones and inspected numerous bags and other materials during the operation. Officials said the search area was reviewed and cleared by experts before landfill operations concluded on July 10.

Police said the search did not locate Genesis’ remains but emphasized that the operation was conducted thoroughly based on the evidence available at the time.

“The landfill search answered one important question,” police said during the news conference. “It strongly indicates that Genesis was not located in the specific area of interest that would have been believed to be associated with landfill operations.”

The department said the investigation will continue, with the focus now shifting toward court proceedings and efforts to seek justice for Genesis.

Police also expressed appreciation to the agencies, volunteers, local organizations and community members who assisted with the search effort.

“Although our search has concluded, our commitment to Genesis has not,” police said. “We will continue to pursue justice, we will continue to seek the truth, and we will never forget this precious child.”

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One Critically Injured, Self-Defense Possible Motive In Tuscaloosa Gas Station Shooting

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July 13, 2026

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One Critically Injured, Self-Defense Possible Motive In Tuscaloosa Gas Station Shooting

“After interviewing witnesses and processing the scene for physical evidence, initial investigation shows that the shooting may have been in self-defense during a possible robbery attempt,” he said. “Surveillance video from the business corroborates the witness statements. At this time no one has been charged, but the investigation is ongoing”

This is a developing story. Tuscaloosa Patch will have more information as it becomes available.

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The positions Alabama football will continue to recruit in the 2027 recruiting class

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July 12, 2026

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The positions Alabama football will continue to recruit in the 2027 recruiting class

Alabama football’s 2027 recruiting class holds commitments from 13 2027 recruits with summer official visits behind them.

The Crimson Tide holds commitments from two quarterbacks, two running backs, two tight ends, one wide receiver, one offensive lineman, two edges, one defensive lineman, one defensive back and a kicker.

With the Tide expected to add a few more players to this class, here is a look at three positions Alabama will likely continue to recruit 2027 prospects at:

Wide Receiver

Osani Gayles is currently the only wide receiver verbally committed to the Crimson Tide. Alabama would love to grab a commitment from Monshun Sales later this month, but the Tide is not considered to be the favorite to land the five-star less than a week out from his Friday decision. Alabama recently offered Jalijah Rutledge out of Moody High School. Rutledge is a 2027 wide receiver, and he is committed to App State. Before Rutledge announced his offer, Alabama made a strong push for Cedrick Simmons, who eventually committed to Auburn. The Tide wants to add at least one more wideout to this class to pair with Gayles.

Linebacker

Alabama does not have an inside linebacker commit, but the Tide did make a significant push for several off-the-ball linebackers before they committed to other programs. It would not be a surprise if Alabama makes a push for an inside linebacker committed elsewhere or offers a prospect who puts some good film together and flashes potential to start their senior season. Alabama’s push for a prospect at this position in the 2027 class could be very fluid moving forward.

Safety

Alabama also does not hold a commitment from a safety prospect. The Tide’s only defensive back commit is Darrius White, and he is projected to play cornerback at the next level. The Tide did not go after a long list of safeties in this class, but it did show a lot of interest in Junior Tu’upo out of Thompson High School in Alabama. A continued push for Tu’upo is likely, along with the possibility of the Tide evaluating a safety prospect who impresses them to kick off their senior season.

Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.