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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Abernathy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Tuscaloosa County election filings.

About this race

Ron Abernathy (Republican) is the only candidate for Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ron Abernathy, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ron Abernathy

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Ron Abernathy has served as Tuscaloosa County's elected sheriff since his first term began in January 2015, leading a force of about 215 employees across the county's 1,340 square miles, per the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tuscaloosa County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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.

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Candidate roster from official Tuscaloosa County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Tuscaloosa County Board of Education, District 4Circuit Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit, Place 4Circuit Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit, Place 7See all 15 Tuscaloosa County races
Candidate profiles
Ron Abernathy, full profileOfficial Alabama election office