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One candidate is tracked for Alabama Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Garlan Gudger. Candidate information follows official Winston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Garlan Gudger (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Garlan Gudger is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. Garlan Gudger won the Republican May 19 primary with 64.64 percent over J.R. Bowling (35.36 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.
Garlan Gudger is the Republican candidate for Alabama Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the party nominee certification filed with the Alabama Secretary of State. Garlan Gudger is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the Cullman Tribune)
- Infrastructure funding and community investments across the district
- PTSD treatment access for veterans and first responders
- A further reduction in the state grocery sales tax
