What's on the Ballot in Dothan: November 3, 2026 Election

The races below are read from Houston County, the state election office and Ballotpedia. What each candidate says is quoted from their own campaign site or a questionnaire they answered, with the link beside it. This page does not recommend anyone.

Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 6, 2026. For polling places, hours and ID rules, see voting in Dothan.

Federal

U.S. Senate

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Everett Wess(Democrat)

Campaign website

Everett Wess is an attorney and managing partner of the Wess Law Firm in Birmingham, a role he has held since 2001. His campaign biography says he earned a law degree from Birmingham School of Law and an MBA from Alabama A&M, and served for eight years as a Midfield Municipal Court judge. (Everett W. Wess for U.S. Senate)

In their own words

Health and education: Wess says he supports affordable health care and quality public education. Everett W. Wess for U.S. Senate
Rural health care: He has proposed strengthening rural hospitals and emergency departments, recruiting health professionals, expanding emergency services, and addressing maternal and mental health care. Alabama Political Reporter
Prescription costs: Wess has called for lowering prescription drug costs and making health care more affordable. Alabama Political Reporter

Barry Moore(Republican)

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Barry Moore is a small-business owner and former Alabama state representative who served in the state House from 2010 to 2018. He was elected to Congress in 2020; he and his wife founded BMI, Inc., and he earned a degree in agricultural science from Auburn University. (Alabama Political Reporter, AL.com)

In their own words

Immigration: He supports stricter border enforcement, including deporting undocumented immigrants and making English the official language. Barry Moore for Alabama — Issues
Gun rights: He supports the right to bear arms and opposes federal gun confiscation. Barry Moore for Alabama — Issues
Economy: He says he would work to reduce regulations and the size of government. Barry Moore for Alabama — Issues

U.S. House, District 2

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Shomari C. Figures(Democrat)Incumbent

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Shomari Figures was born and raised in Alabama and represents the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Before Congress, he worked in the White House and the Department of Justice, including as a counselor to Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Shomari Figures for Congress)

In their own words

Healthcare: He says he has pushed to expand Medicaid, support rural hospitals, and address maternal-health disparities. Shomari Figures for Congress
Reproductive rights: He says he supports reproductive rights and patients’ ability to make their own healthcare decisions. Shomari Figures for Congress
Rural healthcare: He supports expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare, particularly in rural communities, including building rural healthcare networks. Shomari Figures on BallotReady

Rhett Marques(Republican)Incumbent

Campaign website

Rhett Marques is a small-business owner and Alabama state representative. He was born and raised in Spanish Fort, graduated from Fairhope High School, and returned to the area to build a tire and automotive business. (Rhett Marques campaign website, Alabama Political Reporter)

In their own words

Rural investment: He says he would invest in broadband and infrastructure to support healthcare, education, and economic opportunity in rural Alabama. Rhett Marques for Alabama
Abortion: He describes himself as pro-life and says he will oppose abortion policies he characterizes as radical. Smarter.vote candidate profile
Agriculture: He says he will work to keep agriculture strong and deliver fair markets for producers. Rhett Marques for Alabama

State

Governor

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Doug Jones(Democrat)

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Doug Jones is a lawyer who served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and as a U.S. Senator from Alabama from 2018 to 2021. His campaign biography says he was born in Fairfield and is a lifelong Alabamian. (Doug for Alabama, Birmingham Times)

In their own words

Health care: Jones has advocated expanding Medicaid and improving rural health care. Doug for Alabama
Voting access: His campaign has supported establishing a state lottery and implementing early voting. Birmingham Times
Data centers: Jones has joined Phillip Ensler in calling for a halt to new data centers until transparency and infrastructure concerns are addressed. Alabama Political Reporter

Tommy Tuberville(Republican)

Campaign website

Tommy Tuberville is a former college football coach who served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama after his 2020 election. His campaign biography says he coached at Auburn and other colleges before retiring from coaching in 2016. (Coach Tommy Tuberville for Governor)

In their own words

Agriculture and defense: Tuberville supports policies to protect Alabama farmers and producers and promote the state's defense sector. Coach Tommy Tuberville for Governor
Economy and schools: His campaign supports lowering taxes, expanding manufacturing, and school choice. Birmingham Times
Public policy: Tuberville opposes public funding for abortion and supports gun rights and tougher immigration enforcement. Birmingham Times

Lieutenant Governor

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Phillip Ensler(Democrat)

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Phillip Ensler is an attorney and Alabama state representative for House District 74, elected in 2022. Before entering the legislature, he taught social studies in Montgomery Public Schools and worked as a senior policy adviser for the City of Montgomery. (Meet Phillip Ensler)

In their own words

Lottery and data centers: Ensler supports establishing a state lottery and has called for a moratorium on data-center construction until transparency safeguards are in place. Alabama Political Reporter
Gun safety: He supports safe-storage requirements for firearms in homes with children and restoring a permit requirement for carrying firearms in public. Alabama Political Reporter
Taxes and wages: Ensler has proposed eliminating the sales tax on groceries and increasing the minimum wage. Alabama Political Reporter

John Wahl(Republican)

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John Wahl is a native of Limestone County and a former chair of the Alabama Republican Party, a position he held from 2021 until resigning after qualifying for the lieutenant governor race. He also chaired the Alabama Public Library Service, according to a candidate profile. (Alabama Political Reporter, iVoterGuide)

In their own words

Business growth: Wahl supports policies aimed at reducing regulation, attracting businesses, and supporting entrepreneurs. John Wahl for Lieutenant Governor
Border security: He supports securing the southern border and stopping illegal immigration. John Wahl for Lieutenant Governor
Government priorities: Wahl says he supports election integrity, parental rights, limited government, and protecting life. John Wahl for Lieutenant Governor

Attorney General

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Jeff McLaughlin(Democrat)

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Jeff McLaughlin was born in Decatur and raised in Guntersville, where he later opened a law practice and raised his family. A former schoolteacher and Alabama state representative, he has practiced law for more than 30 years and represented Marshall County in the state House for ten years. (Jeff McLaughlin for Alabama Attorney General)

In their own words

Utility rates: He says the Attorney General’s Office should advocate for utility customers and work to ensure they pay fair electricity rates. News From The States
Data centers: He says he would support a moratorium or regulations to slow data-center development and give communities a way to protect themselves. News From The States
Consumer protection: He says he would depoliticize the Attorney General’s Office and make consumer protection a priority. Alabama Daily News

Katherine Robertson(Republican)

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Katherine Robertson is chief counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a role she has held for nearly a decade. An eighth-generation Alabamian raised in a Dallas County farming family, she graduated from Auburn University and the University of Alabama School of Law and has worked at the U.S. Department of Justice. (256 Today, Federalist Society)

In their own words

Law enforcement: She says she would support law enforcement and pursue tougher laws addressing gangs, child exploitation, and illegal immigration. Katherine Robertson for Attorney General — About
Civil liberties: She says she would defend religious liberty and free speech and protect Alabama’s sovereignty from federal overreach. Katherine Robertson for Attorney General — About
Women’s sports: She says she would protect women’s privacy and fairness in sports and stand up for life. Katherine Robertson for Attorney General — About

Secretary of State

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Wayne Rogers(Democrat)

Caroleene Dobson(Republican)

State Treasurer

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Rosilyn Houston(Democrat)

Young Boozer(Republican)

State Auditor

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Violet Edwards(Democrat)

Andrew Sorrell(Republican)

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

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Ron Sparks(Democrat)

Corey Hill(Republican)

Public Service Commission, Place 1

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James O. Gordon(Democrat)

Matt Gentry(Republican)

Public Service Commission, Place 2

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Sheila D. McNeil(Democrat)

Campaign website

McNeil’s campaign says she has served communities for more than 20 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Oakwood University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. It lists her as chair of the Madison County Democratic Executive Committee since 2023 and records public leadership roles, including chairing a Metropolitan Planning Organization from 2007 to 2009. (Sheila McNeil campaign website)

In their own words

Utility regulation: She says she will focus on fair utility rates, reliable service and transparent decision-making, with consumers as the priority. Sheila McNeil campaign website
Data centers: McNeil called for protecting ratepayers, transparency, measurable community benefits and regional coordination when regulators review large-load data-center contracts. Alabama Political Reporter
Unwanted calls: She proposed identifying an unwanted-calls resource on the Public Service Commission website and offering phone assistance to people who need help. Alabama Political Reporter

Jim Zig Zeigler(Republican)

Campaign website

Zeigler is a former Alabama state auditor and previously served on the Alabama Public Service Commission from 1975 to 1979. His campaign site identifies him as the Republican nominee for PSC Place 2. (Elect Jim Zeigler, Legal Newsline)

In their own words

Data centers: Coverage reports that Zeigler opposes large data-center projects, arguing they could consume water and raise electric bills. Inside Climate News
Data-center costs: The report says Zeigler has said that “Big Tech” should pay the costs of building data centers and their related infrastructure. Energy and Policy Institute
PSC oversight: His campaign website describes a goal of putting the public back into the Public Service Commission and being a “watchman for the people.” Legal Newsline

State Board of Education, District 2

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Jamie McCurry(Democrat)

Tracie West(Republican)

West is the incumbent State Board of Education member for District 2 and was first elected in November 2018. (The Ballot Brief, Alabama candidate guide)

Alabama Supreme Court, Associate Justice, Place 7

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Brad Mendheim(Republican)Incumbent

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Mendheim was appointed an Alabama Supreme Court associate justice in January 2018. Before his appointment, he served as an Alabama judge from 2001, including as a circuit judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit and a Houston County district judge; earlier, he was an assistant district attorney for Henry and Houston Counties for six and a half years. (Justice Brad Mendheim campaign website)

Alabama Supreme Court, Associate Justice, Place 8

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Ashleigh Meyer Dunham(Democrat)

Greg Shaw(Republican)Incumbent

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Judge, Place 4

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Benjamin M. Bowden(Republican)

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Judge, Place 5

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Matt Fridy(Republican)Incumbent

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Judge, Place 4

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Mary Windom(Republican)Incumbent

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Judge, Place 5

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Riggs Walker(Republican)

State Senate, District 29

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Donnie Chesteen(Republican)

State Senate, District 28

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Billy Beasley(Democrat)

Brent Comer(Republican)

State House, District 86

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Paul Lee(Republican)

State House, District 85

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Aristotle Onassis Kirkland(Democrat)

Rick Rehm(Republican)

State House, District 87

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Jeff Sorrells(Republican)

State House, District 93

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Steve Clouse(Republican)

County

Circuit Court Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, Place 5

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Todd Derrick(Republican)

Houston County Sheriff

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Donald J. Valenza(Republican)

Houston County Revenue Commissioner

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Greg Holland(Republican)

Houston County Coroner

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Kendall Glover(Republican)

Houston County Commission Chairman

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Brandon Shoupe(Republican)

Houston County Commission, District 2

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Tracy Adams(Republican)

Houston County Commission, District 3

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Ashley E. Enfinger(Republican)

Houston County Commission, District 4

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James Ivey(Republican)

Houston County Board of Education, District 2

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Scott Long(Republican)

Ballot measures

Statewide Amendment 1

Amendment 1 would provide for election of a lieutenant governor if the office becomes vacant in the first two years of a term, authorize the Legislature to set certain salaries, and require legislative-fund travel expenditures to be approved by a legislative officer.

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Statewide Amendment 2

Amendment 2 would establish a process for consolidating contiguous county school systems, including an impact study and a process for protesting a proposed consolidation.

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Statewide Amendment 3

Amendment 3 would require local school boards to adopt policies for daily Pledge of Allegiance recitation and student-initiated, student-led prayer.

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Statewide Amendment 4

Amendment 4 would require local school boards to adopt policies for weekly broadcast or performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner during school hours.

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