Montgomery County Board of Education, District No. 5

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

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

Alvin Tucker

Democrat

Pastor of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church; founder of Fortitude Leadership Academy, whose life-skills curriculum is used in MPS. Won the Democratic runoff 422–262. Priorities per campaign: strategic direction, fiscal and academic accountability, community and workforce partnerships.

Sources: Campaign site · Montgomery Advertiser

Campaign site

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Melissa B. Snowden

Republican

Served on the board 2006–2018, including as vice president and president; former MPS teacher; Realtor. Won the GOP primary with 73%. Priorities per campaign: protect and expand career tech, restore conduct standards for magnet admissions, stable financial leadership.

Sources: Campaign site

Campaign site

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