Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — Alabama, home to an estimated 5,193,088 residents, recently concluded voting across its 67 counties. In Baldwin County, which accounts for 267,761 residents, voter participation registered significant local engagement during the general election.

According to official figures released by the Baldwin County Probate Judge's office, voter turnout in the county reached 40.08%, with 86,040 total ballots cast out of 214,658 registered voters across 100% of precincts reporting. Statewide voter turnout was: 43.94%.

The following results highlight key races pertinent to Baldwin County. For full results of every race in the State of Alabama, please visit the Alabama Secretary of State website.

STATEWIDE RESULTS FROM SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE:

Official Statewide ResultsGovernor

• Tommy Tuberville (REP): 51.78% (872,076 votes)
• Doug Jones (DEM): 47.87% (806,149 votes)
• Write-In: 0.35% (5,917 votes)
• Total Votes: 1,684,142

Lieutenant Governor

• John Wahl (REP): 54.29% (910,795 votes)
• Phillip Ensler (DEM): 45.61% (765,131 votes)
• Write-In: 0.11% (1,782 votes)
• Total Votes: 1,677,708

United States Senator

• Barry Moore (REP): 54.68% (917,344 votes)
• Everett Wess (DEM): 45.20% (758,397 votes)
• Write-In: 0.12% (2,047 votes)
• Total Votes: 1,677,788

United States Representative, 1st Congressional District

• Jerry Carl (REP): 59.03% (137,016 votes)
• Clyde Jones (DEM): 40.89% (94,925 votes)
• Write-In: 0.08% (190 votes)
• Total Votes: 232,131

United States Representative, 2nd Congressional District

• Shomari C. Figures (DEM): 53.67% (124,422 votes)
• Rhett Marques (REP): 46.18% (107,049 votes)
• Write-In: 0.15% (338 votes)
• Total Votes: 231,809

United States Representative, 3rd Congressional District

• Mike Rogers (REP): 63.80% (141,274 votes)
• Lee McInnis (DEM): 36.06% (79,860 votes)
• Write-In: 0.14% (306 votes)
• Total Votes: 221,440

United States Representative, 4th Congressional District

• Robert B. Aderholt (REP): 74.80% (160,008 votes)
• Amanda N. Pusczek (DEM): 25.07% (53,633 votes)
• Write-In: 0.13% (271 votes)
• Total Votes: 213,912

United States Representative, 5th Congressional District

• Dale W. Strong (REP): 53.19% (142,080 votes)
• Andrew Sneed (DEM): 46.70% (124,763 votes)
• Write-In: 0.11% (293 votes)
• Total Votes: 267,136

United States Representative, 6th Congressional District

• Gary Palmer (REP): 57.41% (149,921 votes)
• Maurice Mercer (DEM): 42.49% (110,957 votes)
• Write-In: 0.10% (257 votes)
• Total Votes: 261,135

United States Representative, 7th Congressional District

• Terri Sewell (DEM): 69.35% (174,823 votes)
• Ammie Akin (REP): 30.58% (77,085 votes)
• Write-In: 0.07% (173 votes)
• Total Votes: 252,081

State Senator, District 32

• Chris Elliott (REP): 71.00% (41,916 votes)
• Janet Appleby (DEM): 28.91% (17,068 votes)
• Write-In: 0.09% (52 votes)
• Total Votes: 59,036

Attorney General

• Katherine Robertson (REP): 55.00% (919,903 votes)
• Jeff McLaughlin (DEM): 45.00% (753,384 votes)
• Write-In: 0.10% (1,675 votes)

Secretary of State

• Caroleene Dobson (REP): 56.12% (938,110 votes)
• Wayne Rogers (DEM): 43.76% (731,452 votes)
• Write-In: 0.12% (2,008 votes)

State Auditor

• Andrew Sorrell (REP): 55.20% (918,156 votes)
• Violet Edwards (DEM): 44.80% (744,567 votes)
• Write-In: 0.08% (1,336 votes)

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

• Corey Hill (REP): 54.10% (901,282 votes)
• Ron Sparks (DEM): 45.90% (764,396 votes)
• Write-In: 0.09% (1,500 votes)

Public Service Commission, Place 1

• Matt Gentry (REP): 55.85% (931,640 votes)
• James O. Gordon (DEM): 44.02% (734,215 votes)
• Write-In: 0.13% (2,170 votes)

Public Service Commission, Place 2

• Jim Zig Zeigler (REP): 56.40% (941,520 votes)
• Sheila D. McNeil (DEM): 43.48% (725,890 votes)
• Write-In: 0.12% (2,005 votes)

Here are the results for the four statewide constitutional amendments on Alabama's November 3, 2026 ballot:

• Amendment 1 (Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Elections and Legislative Authority Over Salaries Amendment): Approved (Yes: 66%, No: 34%). Requires a special election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy occurring more than 60 days before the next general election and authorizes the legislature to set salaries for the lieutenant governor and members of the legislature.

• Amendment 2 (School District Consolidation Process Amendment): Approved (Yes: 51%, No: 49%). Authorizes a state process for consolidating local school districts, including voter-approval requirements before a merger takes effect.

• Amendment 3 (Require Pledge of Allegiance and Allow Student-Led Prayer in Public Schools Amendment): Approved (Yes: 63%, No: 37%). Requires daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and authorizes student-led prayer at school events.

• Amendment 4 (Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools Amendment): Approved (Yes: 59%, No: 41%). Requires all public schools to broadcast or arrange for the performance of the first stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week.

As the post-election landscape settles, our phones, radios, and television screens deserve a much-needed reprieve from the relentless stream of campaign advertisements, fundraising text messages, and hyper-partisan commentary. Until the 2028 election cycle inevitably gets underway, media outlets and digital platforms should pivot back toward community-focused reporting, local stories, and content that informs and connects rather than divides. Reclaiming these channels for constructive civic dialogue and balanced coverage gives residents the space to focus on everyday issues that directly affect their communities.