Who is running for Member, Jefferson County Commission, District No. 1 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Member, Jefferson County Commission, District No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Jefferson County Commission District 1.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Lashunda Scales
Democrat · IncumbentJefferson County Commissioner, District 1
Lashunda Scales has represented District 1 on the Jefferson County Commission since 2018, the first woman to hold the seat, and was reelected in 20221. She served three terms on the Birmingham City Council from 2009 to 2018 and has a background in public relations and marketing1. She won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary with about 60 percent over Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot234.
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.