Mobile County Sheriff

Pamela J. Laffitte

Democratic nominee. Retired as a corrections sergeant after 26 years and 6 months with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office; earlier an auxiliary (reserve) deputy; Air Force veteran (per her campaign). Reinstated as the nominee in August after a dispute over her qualifying.

Sources: Campaign site · NBC 15, Aug 27, 2026

Campaign site

Ballot reinstatement: "I am grateful for the Alabama Democratic Party’s decision to reinstate my name on the general election ballot, and I look forward to earning the support and vote of the people of Mobile County." (NBC 15, Aug 27, 2026)

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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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