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State Auditor

2026 Alabama State Auditor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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This candidate is listed on an official Alabama sample ballot for November 3, 2026. Sample ballots may be amended and do not establish an individual voter’s precinct-specific ballot.

Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Alabama State Auditor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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State Auditor · Democratic · Candidate
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026

FOR STATE AUDITOR (Vote for One) VIOLET EDWARDS Democrat ANDREW SORRELL Republican Write-in

Experience

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Candidate biography

Source-published biography

Commissioner Violet Edwards is a successful businesswoman and public official with a proven record of leadership, fiscal responsibility, community development, and accountability. She was elected to office in 2020 and again in 2024 - becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Madison County Commission.

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Commissioner Violet Edwards is a successful businesswoman and public official with a proven record of leadership, fiscal responsibility, community development, and accountability. She was elected to office in 2020 and again in 2024 - becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Madison County Commission.

Candidate biography

Source-published biography

Edwards brings both public- and private-sector experience into office. Originally from Cordova, Alabama, she holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Edwards previously worked in television and radio news, earning Associated Press awards for investigative and feature reporting. She later transitioned into community leadership and public service, where she has focused on building systems that deliver measurable results and public value.

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Edwards brings both public- and private-sector experience into office. Originally from Cordova, Alabama, she holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Edwards previously worked in television and radio news, earning Associated Press awards for investigative and feature reporting. She later transitioned into community leadership and public service, where she has focused on building systems that deliver measurable results and public value.

County department and public-resource oversight

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During her tenure, she has overseen county departments, managed public resources, and helped guide investments impacting workforce development, senior services, food access, and community infrastructure. Her leadership has required careful budgeting, transparency, and long-term planning.

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During her tenure, she has overseen county departments, managed public resources, and helped guide investments impacting workforce development, senior services, food access, and community infrastructure. Her leadership has required careful budgeting, transparency, and long-term planning.

Current community and regional board service

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Ability Plus, Board Member Girls Inc., Board Member Leadership Greater Huntsville, Board Member, Administration Chair Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG), Board Member P.L.A.N. 2026 Cohort - Association of County Commissions of Alabama

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Ability Plus, Board Member Girls Inc., Board Member Leadership Greater Huntsville, Board Member, Administration Chair Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG), Board Member P.L.A.N. 2026 Cohort - Association of County Commissions of Alabama

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Why I'm Running

Candidate position

I am running because accountability in government matters. The State Auditor's role is fundamentally about accountability. It's about knowing what the state owns, understanding how public funds are managed, and ensuring systems are in place to protect the public's trust. You need someone who understands how government systems work, how to manage public resources responsibly, and how to bring transparency to the process without politicizing it. That's the work I've been doing at the county level, and it's the mindset I would bring to the Auditor's office.

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I am running because accountability in government matters. The State Auditor's role is fundamentally about accountability. It's about knowing what the state owns, understanding how public funds are managed, and ensuring systems are in place to protect the public's trust. You need someone who understands how government systems work, how to manage public resources responsibly, and how to bring transparency to the process without politicizing it. That's the work I've been doing at the county level, and it's the mindset I would bring to the Auditor's office.

Account for State Property and Public Funds

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Maintain accurate accounting of Alabama-owned property and taxpayer funds.

  • Track public assets and funds reliably.
  • Give taxpayers a clear account of state resources.
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Strengthen Systems That Protect Public Trust

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FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Strengthen State Auditor systems that protect public trust and responsible stewardship.

  • Emphasize competence, accountability, and efficient administration.
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Make Auditor Operations Transparent and Efficient

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Run the State Auditor's office with transparency and operational efficiency.

  • Make stewardship understandable to the public.
  • Use office resources responsibly.
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Make Qualified Board of Registrars Appointments

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Use the State Auditor's appointment authority to select competent, qualified members of county Boards of Registrars.

  • Support responsible administration of voter registration.
  • Preserve professional standards for appointed officials.
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Oversee Registration, Citizenship Verification, and Voter ID Responsibly

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Promote accurate, lawful administration of voter registration, citizenship verification, and voter-identification requirements.

  • Protect election administration while serving every eligible Alabamian.
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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Alabama election record — Violet Edwards

    Alabama Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Violet Edwards — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Violet Edwards campaign

    Open Violet Edwards campaign

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Violet Edwards — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Violet Edwards campaign

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  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Violet Edwards — Alabama candidate-finance search

    Alabama Secretary of State

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  5. Election record

    2026 Alabama general-election sample ballot — Baldwin County

    Alabama Secretary of State

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