Mobile County, Alabama

Alabama House District 97

See where Clarke stand on housing, roads and jobs. Names follow official Mobile County election filings.

About this race

Adline C. Clarke (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Adline C. Clarke is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Adline C. Clarke won the Democratic May 19 primary with 61.8 percent over Shalela Dowdy (38.2 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. 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, Adline C. Clarke, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Adline C. Clarke

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Expanding affordable health care
Making voting more accessible
Creating economic opportunities through childcare, transportation and training

Biography

Clarke has served District 97 in the Alabama House for 12 years and worked 15 years as a reporter and editor at the Mobile Press-Register, becoming its first female city editor, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, she formerly owned an African-American bookstore and a staffing service and holds a communication arts degree from Spring Hill College.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alabama House District 97 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Alabama House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adline C. Clarke. Candidate information follows official Mobile County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and jobs.

When is the Alabama House District 97 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 Mobile 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 Mobile County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Adline C. Clarke, full profile Official Alabama election office