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Houston County, Alabama

Alabama State Board of Education, District 2

West and McCurry are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Houston County election filings.

About this race

Every address in Houston County is in State Board of Education District 2, per the Alabama Secretary of State's State Board of Education district list.

What this office does

State board of education member. A state board of education sets statewide academic standards, approves graduation requirements and teacher-licensing rules, adopts the state's school accountability system and, in many states, hires the state superintendent. Members represent districts drawn across the state. Local school boards still run the schools day to day. A regional superintendent of schools handles teacher certification, school safety inspections and other state-mandated services for the school districts in a multi-county region.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Tracie West, is on the ballot.

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Alabama › Houston County › Alabama State Board of Education, District 2

Tracie West

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Tracie West is the incumbent Alabama State Board of Education member for District 2, first elected in November 2018, per Alabama Daily News and the State Department of Education's official board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jamie McCurry

Democrat

Biography

Jamie McCurry is the Democratic candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party's nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama State Board of Education, District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama State Board of Education, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tracie West and Jamie McCurry. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama State Board of Education, District 2 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 Houston 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.

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Candidate roster from official Houston County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tracie West, full profileJamie McCurry, full profileOfficial Alabama election office