Jefferson County, Alabama

Alabama State Board of Education, District 4

Richardson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.

About this race

Only part of Jefferson County is in State Board of Education District 4; the rest of the county is in Districts 3 and 7, which are not on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Alabama Secretary of State's State Board of Education district list. Your official sample ballot shows whether this race is on yours.

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, Yvette M. Richardson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Yvette M. Richardson

DemocratIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Continuing her advocacy on anti-bullying initiatives in Alabama schools, per BirminghamWatch

Biography

Yvette Richardson has served on the Alabama State Board of Education representing District 4 since 2010, per the State Department of Education's official roster and her campaign site. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Alabama and spent more than 30 years in the Fairfield city school system as a teacher, principal and superintendent, and currently serves as Dean of General Education at Miles College.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama State Board of Education, District 4 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama State Board of Education, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Yvette M. Richardson. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama State Board of Education, District 4 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 Jefferson 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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43 tracked races in Jefferson County, Alabama. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Jefferson County Commission, District 1 Jefferson County Commission, District 2 Jefferson County Commission, District 3 See all 43 Jefferson County races

Candidate profiles

Yvette M. Richardson, full profile Official Alabama election office