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One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jay Hovey. Candidate information follows official Russell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jay Hovey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jay Hovey is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Jay Hovey won the Republican May 19 primary with 68.9 percent over Doug Cannon (31.1 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Jay Hovey worked as an Auburn University student firefighter to help fund his education and previously served on the Auburn City Council, per the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. He represents Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties in the Alabama Senate, per the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.