Paul Burch

Republican · Mobile County Sheriff · Mobile County ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Paul Burch

Incumbent sheriff, first elected in 2022 after rising through the ranks of the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Won the May 2026 Republican primary over former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine, about 72% to 28%.

Sources: Alabama Secretary of State, May 2026 · Wikipedia: 2026 Mobile County elections

"I want to protect Mobile County because it’s my home. Born and raised here, it’s been a privilege to serve the community that shaped who I am today. Mobile County is not a place for criminals, and as your Sheriff, I aim to keep it that way." (FOX10 News, Nov 21, 2025 (campaign statement))

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