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2 candidates are tracked for Alabama House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan DuBose and Toni Kornegay Vaughn. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Susan DuBose (Republican), Toni Kornegay Vaughn (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Susan DuBose is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Susan Dubose won the Republican May 19 primary with 79.79 percent over John Dawson (20.21 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.
Susan DuBose worked as a loan officer and business development officer at Compass Bank before transitioning to full-time motherhood and later public service, per her campaign site. She has represented Alabama House District 45 since 2022.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Education, including school choice and Career Tech programs
- Rural health care access
- Reducing taxes, including the grocery tax
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Toni Kornegay Vaughn is the Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Ensuring every child in District 45 has a great education
- Affordable childcare so parents can work and children can learn safely
- Making healthcare affordable and within reach
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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