Cherokee County, Alabama, Republican Party Chair Scott Lloyd announces that qualifying for the 2026 Cherokee County Republican primary has been completed.

The local Republican Party experienced exceptional unity, with the incumbent running without opposition for its nomination in each local race.

Lloyd added, “We are blessed to have dedicated, qualified officials running on our party’s ticket once again this year.  Thanks to these leaders for stepping up to help us achieve our party’s priorities during another term.”

The candidates who qualified for the Republican nomination in local races up for election in 2026 are as follows:

Sheriff Jeff Shaver

Coroner Paul McDonald

Revenue Commissioner Dustin St. Clair

County Commissioner, District 2, Dr. Roger Nichols

County Commissioner, District 4, Carlton “Bubba” Teague

Board of Education, Place 5, Randall Davis