Jefferson County Sheriff: compare candidates (Jefferson County)

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

Mark Levie Pettway

Democrat

Incumbent sheriff since 2019, seeking a third term. Won the May 19 Democratic primary with about 75% over Chris Anderson and Jude Washington.

Sources: AL.com, May 2026 · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

In their own words

Record on crime: "I believe that the people see the work we have done to help bring done crime. We will continue to make this county safe for everyone." [sic, as published] (AL.com, May 2026)

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Jacob Reach

Republican

Republican nominee (no primary). Retired captain of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and an investigator with the Calera Police Department.

Sources: AL.com, May 2026 · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Quotes: empty (no first-person statement found in official or non-partisan sources)

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