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Lee County, Alabama

Lee County Coroner

Sexton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lee County election filings.

About this race

Daniel Sexton won the Republican primary on May 19, 2026 with 9,836 votes (about 66 percent) over Brian Allen's 5,048 votes (about 34 percent), per unofficial live county results reported election night by a Lee County elections tracker (cnaw2news.com); the official probate judge's certification was not located. No Democratic candidate appeared on the Lee County Democratic primary sample ballot, so Sexton is expected to run unopposed in the November 3 general election, pending confirmation against the county's certified candidate list.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Lee County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Daniel Sexton

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • 24/7 availability to the community and accurate determinations of cause and manner of death, per Opelika Observer
  • Collaboration with law enforcement and the district attorney, and compassionate support for grieving families, per Opelika Observer
Biography

Sexton is the incumbent coroner of Lee County, Alabama, with more than 20 years in public safety, including service as a firefighter, EMT and deputy coroner before his election as coroner, per the campaign site. He is the Alabama Coroners Association's District 5 director and a member of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, with specialized training in infant and child death investigations, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lee County Coroner in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lee County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel Sexton. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lee County Coroner 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.

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

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