The Ballot Brief
Calhoun County, Alabama

Alabama House District 40

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2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Robertson and Pam Howard. Candidate information follows official Calhoun County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Chad Robertson (Republican), Pam Howard (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chad Robertson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Chad Robertson won the Republican May 19 primary with 54.38 percent over Kaycee Cavender (22.61 percent), Bill McAdams (15.11 percent), Bill Lester (7.91 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Alabama primaries require a majority (June 16 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the party nominee certifications filed with the Secretary of State (Republican amended list of September 2, Democratic amended list of August 24) and the Secretary of State's August 26 independent-candidate certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Chad Robertson

Chad Robertson

Republican · Incumbent

Chad Robertson is the incumbent Republican state representative for Alabama House District 40, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Pam Howard

Democratic

Pam Howard is a Jacksonville, Alabama small business owner running for Alabama House District 40, per Alabama Reflector. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

2026 priorities (per the Alabama Reflector)

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Candidate roster from official Calhoun County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-07. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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