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2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jeff Monroe and Michelle French. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeff Monroe (Republican), Michelle French (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Bob Fincher (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the Republican May 19 primary (Jeff Monroe 36.35 percent, John Jacobs 32.09 percent, Donna Bailey McKay 31.55 percent); Jeff Monroe won the June 16 runoff, per the party's certification filed with the Secretary of State. 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.
Jeff Monroe is the Republican candidate for Alabama House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supporting emergency services and public safety
- Workforce development and career technical education
- Economic opportunity and infrastructure investment
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Michelle French co-chairs the Randolph County Democratic Party and serves as District 37's representative on the State Democratic Executive Committee, per her campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Support quality Pre-K through high school education and access to technical school and community college
- Expand access to local emergency and medical services
- Support strong, ethical law enforcement and substance abuse prevention efforts
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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