State Representative, District No. 65

Baldwin County, Alabama · General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as printed on the official Baldwin County sample ballot (Alabama Secretary of State). District races depend on where you live; check yours at Alabama Votes.

John Knapp

Republican

Law enforcement officer. Says his priorities are cutting taxes, supporting law enforcement and economic development in the district.

Sources: Alabama Reflector voter guide · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

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Elaine Beech

Independent

Represented District 65 as a Democrat, 2009–2018; now running as an independent. Earlier served on the Washington County Board of Education and owned a small business. Says she would work to eliminate the grocery tax, end property taxes on paid-off primary homes, and improve rural health care, broadband and vocational training.

Sources: Alabama Reflector voter guide · Ballotpedia

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