Baldwin County, Alabama

Baldwin County Commission, District 1

See where Cox stand on public safety, roads and growth. Names follow official Baldwin County election filings.

About this race

May 19 Republican primary official result: Richard Cox finished ahead of incumbent commissioner James E. "Jeb" Ball, 14,203 votes (51.71 percent) to 13,266 (48.29 percent), per Baldwin County's official primary results. No Democrat qualified, so Cox is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Richard Cox

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Manage growth and protect natural resources through responsible development, per Gulf Coast Media
Improve local roads and bridges to support truck and freight traffic, per Gulf Coast Media
Stronger support for law enforcement and first responders, per Gulf Coast Media

Biography

Richard Cox is a forestry professional who won the Republican nomination for Baldwin County Commission District 1, per Gulf Coast Media. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baldwin County Commission, District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Baldwin County Commission, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Cox. Candidate information follows official Baldwin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, roads and growth.

When is the Baldwin County Commission, District 1 election in Alabama?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alabama are on the Alabama election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Baldwin County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Baldwin County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Richard Cox, full profile Official Alabama election office