Paul McDonald Declares Candidacy for Re-Election as Cherokee County Coroner

Cherokee County-Paul McDonald has officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to seek another term as Cherokee County Coroner.

McDonald has served the citizens of Cherokee County since August 2016, first as Chief Deputy Coroner and for the past six years as Coroner. In announcing his re-election bid, McDonald said it has been an honor to serve the community and that he has worked throughout his tenure to carry out the duties of the office with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

As part of his commitment to maintaining high standards within the Coroner’s Office, McDonald has earned both Diplomat and Fellow certifications through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. He said these credentials reflect his dedication to continued education, accountability, and excellence in medicolegal death investigation.

McDonald emphasized the importance of collaboration in the role of coroner, noting that effective service requires close coordination with law enforcement, emergency responders, medical professionals, and the judicial system. He said his focus remains on ensuring accurate investigations, timely responses, and clear communication while maintaining the dignity of those involved and the trust of the community.

In his announcement, McDonald expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work alongside local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, dispatchers, emergency medical services, and other first responders, and said he looks forward to continuing those partnerships in service to Cherokee County.

McDonald also acknowledged the personal significance of the role, stating that he is grateful for God’s guidance and strength in his work. He said he seeks continued wisdom, discernment, and compassion, emphasizing that the position is ultimately about serving people, supporting families, and honoring life with dignity and respect.

Paul McDonald said he would be honored to earn the continued support and trust of Cherokee County voters as he seeks re-election as coroner.

In a post on Monday, McDonald stated:

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“Declaring Candidacy for Cherokee County Coroner

As of this morning, I have officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for another term as Cherokee County Coroner.

It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Cherokee County since August 2016, first as Chief Deputy Coroner, and for the past six years as Coroner. During this time, I have worked diligently to serve our community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

To further strengthen the Coroner’s Office and uphold the highest standards of medicolegal death investigation, I have earned both Diplomat and Fellow certifications through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. These certifications reflect my commitment to continued education, excellence, and accountability in this role.

Cherokee County deserves a coroner who will work collaboratively with law enforcement, emergency responders, medical professionals, and the judicial system to ensure accurate investigations, timely responses, and clear communication. I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of medicolegal death investigation while maintaining the dignity and trust of our community. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our law enforcement agencies, fire departments, dispatchers, EMS, and all first responders as we serve Cherokee County together.

Above all, I am grateful for God’s guidance and strength in this calling. I pray for continued wisdom, discernment, and compassion as I seek to serve our community, always remembering that this role is about people, families, and honoring life with dignity and respect.

I would be truly honored to have your support and trust once again.

— Paul McDonald