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Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Madison County elects Alabama's first openly gay sheriff

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Democrats defeated Republican incumbents in both races, marking firsts for LGBTQ representation in Alabama’s sheriffs’ offices and the state Legislature.

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  1. Advocate

    Alabama voters elect out gay Democrat as sheriff, unseating 2-term Republican (opens Advocate)

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    Alabama voters have elected the state’s first openly gay sheriff, ousting a two-term Republican in Madison County. Democrat Brett Jones defeated incumbent Sheriff Kevin Turner on Tuesday after campaigning on jail reform and ending the sheriff’s office’s contracts for Flock license plate reader camer…

  2. Alabama Political Reporter

    Madison County elects Alabama's first openly gay sheriff (opens Alabama Political Reporter)

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    Democrats defeated Republican incumbents in both races, marking firsts for LGBTQ representation in Alabama’s sheriffs’ offices and the state Legislature.

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