Qualifying Deadline Approaches for Baldwin County Sheriff, DA, Commission and Legislative Races
Candidates for Baldwin County sheriff, district attorney, county commission and legislative seats must qualify by Jan. 28, 2022.
BAY MINETTE, Ala. — The qualifying deadline is approaching for candidates seeking a range of local and state offices on Baldwin County ballots in 2022. Candidates must qualify by Jan. 28, 2022.
Offices on the ballot
Offices up for election include:
- Baldwin County district attorney
- Baldwin County sheriff
- A circuit judge place
- Four Baldwin County Commission seats
- Seats in the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives
Issues facing candidates
Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack is seeking a fifth term as the Baldwin County Commission spends $65 million to build a new jail in Bay Minette.
The proposed $2.1 billion Mobile Bay bridge project is also a topic heading into the election season. The Metropolitan Planning Organization that weighs in on the project is made up of elected officials from county and city governments.
Campaigning during COVID-19 surge
The qualifying period comes as the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly in Alabama. Baldwin County reported 2,000 new cases this week.