Madison County, Alabama

Madison County Board of Education, District 3

See where Brooks and Jones stand on schools, water and the environment. Names follow official Madison County election filings.

About this race

Brian Brooks and Austin Jones each ran unopposed in their May 19 primaries and meet on the November 3 ballot, per the tracked Madison County candidate list.

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, Brian Brooks, is on the ballot.

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Brian Brooks

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Brian Brooks appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board of Education, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Austin Jones

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Install solar energy systems in schools to fund teacher raises and hiring
Treat clean water, food and air as a foundation for student and staff performance
Raise academic and behavioral expectations while empowering students

Biography

Jones is a 21-year Army veteran who retired in 2019 after four deployments, per the campaign site. Jones has since worked as a community organizer in Madison County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Board of Education, District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Madison County Board of Education, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Brooks and Austin Jones. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, water and the environment.

When is the Madison County Board of Education, District 3 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.

Verify this race

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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The rest of your Madison County ballot

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

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Candidate profiles

Brian Brooks, full profile Austin Jones, full profile Official Alabama election office