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One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rodger M. Smitherman. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rodger M. Smitherman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rodger M. Smitherman is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Rodger M. Smitherman is the incumbent Democratic state senator for Alabama Senate District 18, per the Alabama Legislature's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.