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One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 52, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: GiGi Hayes. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
GiGi Hayes (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Kelvin Datcher (Democratic), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the Democratic May 19 primary (GiGi Hayes 48.88 percent, LaTanya Millhouse 26.4 percent, Kelvin Datcher 24.72 percent); GiGi Hayes won the June 16 runoff with 74.91 percent over LaTanya Millhouse, 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.
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GiGi Hayes is an attorney, educator and Jefferson County resident who teaches at Miles Law School, per her campaign site.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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