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One candidate is tracked for Cullman County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Whaley. Candidate information follows official Cullman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
May 19 Republican primary result, per the Cullman Tribune: Chad Whaley won with 66.68 percent (10,257 votes) over Tim Creel (33.32 percent). Incumbent Sheriff Matt Gentry did not seek re-election. No Democrat qualified, so Whaley is the sole nominee on the November 3 ballot.
Republican
Chad Whaley has served the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for 27 years and is currently its communications officer, per the Cullman Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.