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Madison County, Alabama

Alabama Senate District 7

Givhan and Sluss are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Madison County election filings.

About this race

Sam Givhan (Republican), Jared Sluss (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sam Givhan 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Sam Givhan, is on the ballot.

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Sam Givhan

Sam Givhan

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Growing Madison County's economy
  • Responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars
  • Protecting our quality of life
Biography

Givhan is a businessman, attorney and seventh-generation Alabama farmer who holds a finance degree from Auburn University and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, he is a real estate attorney with Lanier Ford, owner of Houston Land Company and SHG Development, and a past president of Habitat for Humanity of Madison County.

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Jared Sluss

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Medicaid expansion and health care transparency
  • Eliminating the grocery tax and investing in affordable housing
  • Expanding pre-K access
Biography

Jared Sluss holds a public health degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has spent eight years in community-focused work including affordable housing development, neighborhood revitalization and small business ownership, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama Senate District 7 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Alabama Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sam Givhan and Jared Sluss. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alabama Senate District 7 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 Madison 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.

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

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Candidate profiles
Sam Givhan, full profileJared Sluss, full profileOfficial Alabama election office