Where Cullman Candidates Stand on the Issues: November 3, 2026 Election

What each candidate on the Cullman ballot has said, sorted by issue, in their words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. A candidate with nothing on record is listed as such. This page does not score, rank or recommend anyone.

Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 10, 2026. For every race and candidate, see what's on the ballot in Cullman.

Schools and education

State Treasurer

  • Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)

    College savings: His listed priorities include continuing to grow Alabama’s PACT college savings program. (The Ballot Brief)

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

  • Ron Sparks (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Corey Hill (Republican)

    Local food programs: He supports expanding Sweet Grown Alabama and the program connecting farmers’ food with school lunchrooms. (Corey Hill campaign website)

Public safety

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

  • Ron Sparks (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Corey Hill (Republican)

    Rural crime: He supports restoring a rural-crime division or task force within the agriculture department to address crimes such as cattle and trailer theft. (Corey Hill campaign website)

Farming, land and water

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

  • Ron Sparks (Democrat)

    Farm equipment: He supports eliminating Alabama’s 1.5% sales tax on farm equipment and providing cost-sharing opportunities to replace broken or outdated equipment. (Ron Sparks for Commissioner of Agriculture)

  • Corey Hill (Republican)

    No public statement found in our sources.

Elections and government

Secretary of State

  • Wayne Rogers (Democrat)

    Voter access: He proposes a state “Voting Rights Act” that would restore no-excuse absentee voting, open polls the Saturday before an election, and allow 16-year-olds to preregister when they get a driver’s license. (News From The States)

    Campaign finance: He proposes limiting campaign contributions to $27,000 per campaign cycle. (News From The States)

  • Caroleene Dobson (Republican)

    Election oversight: She has proposed creating an election-integrity and securities division within the Secretary of State’s office. (News From The States)

    Voting rules: She has called for cleaning up voter rolls and requiring identification to vote. (WSFA)

State Treasurer

  • Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)

    Fund management: She says she would manage state funds with transparency and accountability. (Roz for Alabama)

  • Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)

    No public statement found in our sources.

State Auditor

  • Violet Edwards (Democrat)

    Public accountability: She says the State Auditor’s office should ensure taxpayer dollars and state property are accurately accounted for and responsibly managed. (Vote Violet)

    Government transparency: She supports transparency and efficiency in state government, without politicizing the auditor’s work. (Vote Violet)

    Registrar appointments: She says she would appoint competent and capable people to county boards of registrars, which oversee voter registration and maintain registration records. (AL.com)

  • Andrew Sorrell (Republican)

    Spending and oversight: He says he will continue improving the Auditor’s processes and reducing government spending, including by tracking state property and keeping costs down in his office. (Andrew Sorrell for Auditor)

    Election integrity: He says he wants election-integrity issues to receive attention and cites his appointments to election-related boards and support for election-related legislation. (Andrew Sorrell for Auditor)

    State property: He proposes creating a Property Investigations Division to investigate lost, stolen, or damaged state property and hold responsible state employees accountable. (Sorrell wants second term - Franklin County Times)

Public Service Commission, Place 1

  • James O. Gordon (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Matt Gentry (Republican)

    Ratepayers and transparency: His campaign announcement describes his priorities as protecting Alabama ratepayers, strengthening transparency, and supporting jobs in utility, railroad, and transportation services. (Alabama Reporter)

    Accountability and jobs: His stated priorities include bringing transparency and accountability to the Public Service Commission and protecting utility, railroad, and transportation workers’ jobs. (The Ballot Brief)

Taxes and spending

State Treasurer

  • Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)

    Trust fund: His listed priorities include growing the Alabama Trust Fund through professional financial stewardship. (The Ballot Brief)

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

  • Ron Sparks (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Corey Hill (Republican)

    Taxes and regulation: He supports lower taxes and fewer regulations for farmers and industries, saying they should be able to operate and employ people without burdensome rules. (Corey Hill campaign website)

Jobs and the economy

Secretary of State

  • Wayne Rogers (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Caroleene Dobson (Republican)

    Business services: She says she would reduce fees for Alabama businesses and streamline services for the public. (Dobson for Alabama)

State Treasurer

  • Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)

    Economic opportunity: Her campaign describes its vision as rooted in financial responsibility and opportunity for Alabamians. (Roz for Alabama)

  • Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)

    No public statement found in our sources.

Public Service Commission, Place 1

  • James O. Gordon (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Matt Gentry (Republican)

    Public rate hearing: He says that, if elected, he will call for a public rate hearing as his first order of business. (Newsline Local)

Other positions

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Place 8

  • Ashleigh Meyer Dunham (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Greg Shaw (Republican, incumbent)

    Judicial role: He says he is dedicated to “applying the law as written” and addressing each issue before the court fairly. (Greg Shaw campaign website)

State Treasurer

  • Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)

    No public statement found in our sources.

  • Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)

    Unclaimed property: His listed priorities include returning unclaimed property to Alabama residents. (The Ballot Brief)

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

  • Ron Sparks (Democrat)

    Fuel inspections: He says he would restore statewide inspection and certification of gasoline pumps to check their accuracy and safe operation. (Ron Sparks for Commissioner of Agriculture)

    Price gouging: He says he would vigorously investigate price gouging involving gasoline and food sold by weight, and enforce the law to the fullest extent allowed. (Ron Sparks for Commissioner of Agriculture)

  • Corey Hill (Republican)

    No public statement found in our sources.