The Coalition of Concerned Families in Selma held a Candidates’ Forum on April 2 for the 2026 Sheriff of Dallas County election.
Thayer “Bear” Spencer of Selma has announced he is running for the 23rd District Alabama Senate Seat representing the Republican Party of Alabama.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
No Republicans qualified for county races in Dallas County, according to Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
Robert Tony Sykes has announced he is running for Perry County Sheriff in the May 2026 election.
Cindy Fisher
Publisher
Roy Fikes, who was appointed Sheriff of Perry County by Gov. Kay Ivey in April, announced he is running for the position in the 2026 election.
Cindy Fisher
Publisher
In the Black Belt Newscast wrapup of 2025, Todd and Cindy talk about the eventful municipal elections that took place across the Black Belt. See the Election Hub at blackbeltnewsnetwork.com for more detail.
2025 was an unusual municipal election year as cities voted for new leaders in what is typically an off year after Alabama lawmakers moved city elections back a year to be off the federal cycle.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
