Montgomery County, Alabama

Montgomery County Sheriff

Cunningham is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Montgomery County election filings.

About this race

Derrick Cunningham (Democratic) is the only candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's November 3, 2026 general election sample ballot posted by the Alabama Secretary of State.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

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

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Derrick Cunningham

Democratic

Biography

Derrick Cunningham is the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's November 3, 2026 general election sample ballot posted by the Alabama Secretary of State.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Montgomery County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derrick Cunningham. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Montgomery County Sheriff 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ballot

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

Also on your ballot

Montgomery County Board of Education, District 1 Montgomery County Board of Education, District 2 Montgomery County Board of Education, District 3 See all 21 Montgomery County races

Candidate profiles

Derrick Cunningham, full profile Official Alabama election office