The Montgomery County Commission Election in Alabama will determine the composition of the five-member Montgomery County Commission, with multiple districts up for election on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect county commissioners who oversee county budgets, infrastructure, public safety, and local ordinances.
About This Race
The Montgomery County Commission Election in Alabama will determine the composition of the five-member Montgomery County Commission, with multiple districts up for election on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect county commissioners who oversee county budgets, infrastructure, public safety, and local ordinances.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 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 13, 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 or during early voting from October 19 to November 2, 2026, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or Alabama non-driver ID, at their designated polling place.
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Incumbent
Republican
Charles Jinright
Montgomery County Commissioner District 1
Biography
Charles Jinright is a longtime Montgomery County Commissioner and Republican incumbent who has served on the commission since 2014, focusing on infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility. He is running for re-election to continue his work on road maintenance and public safety initiatives.
Steven L. Reed is the incumbent Mayor of Montgomery and a former Montgomery County Probate Judge, known for his work on criminal justice reform and economic development. He is seeking the county commission seat to promote regional cooperation and equitable resource distribution across Montgomery County.
In late March, a handful of Black faith leaders gathered on the steps of the Alabama State House to protest a bill that could allow the state to seize control of the police force in the capital of Montgomery. Supporters of the Republican-sponsored proposal cast it as a response to Montgomery’s police officer shortage and […]