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One candidate is tracked for Baldwin County Commission, District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: John "Tater" Harris. Candidate information follows official Baldwin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Democratic candidate Drew Arredondo ended his run in April 2026, per Lagniappe (a state constitutional bar on paid agency employees seeking office within that agency); whether a Democrat prints in November is unconfirmed until the probate judge posts the general-election ballot. May 19 Republican primary official result (first round, no majority): John "Tater" Harris 13,592 votes (47.41 percent), Brett Gaar 8,263 (28.82 percent) and Tracey Gambill 6,816 (23.77 percent, eliminated), per Baldwin County's official primary results; Harris and Gaar advanced to a runoff. June 16 runoff official result: Harris won the Democratic nomination over Gaar, 10,731 votes (54.83 percent) to 8,842 (45.17 percent), per Baldwin County's official results. Incumbent commissioner Charles "Skip" Gruber did not seek re-election. Drew Arredondo was unopposed. Harris and Arredondo meet on the November 3 ballot.
John "Tater" Harris is a small business owner who won the Republican nomination for Baldwin County Commission District 4 in the June 16 runoff, per Gulf Coast Media.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Improving transportation corridors and supporting responsible development
- Fostering safe neighborhoods through partnerships with schools and civic organizations
- Strengthening animal protection laws and fully funded animal control services
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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