ONEONTA, Ala. — The Blount County Republican Executive Committee has officially selected [Candidate Name] to serve as the Republican nominee for Blount County Sheriff following a closed-door meeting at the Blount County Courthouse.
The selection comes after incumbent Sheriff Mark Moon withdrew from the ballot, leaving a vacancy on the general election ticket.
Because no Democratic, third-party, or independent candidates qualified for the race, [Candidate Name] is set to appear unopposed on the November general election ballot, effectively securing the position as Blount County’s next sheriff.
The Selection Process
Under Alabama election law and party bylaws, the vacancy created by a ballot withdrawal is filled directly by the county executive committee rather than through a public primary runoff.
- Meeting Format: The committee conducted candidate interviews and held its deciding vote in a private session attended by dues-paying executive committee members and county commissioners in a meeting that was held at 2pm Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
- Next Steps: The committee will formally certify [Candidate Name]’s nomination to the Blount County Probate Office to ensure ballot placement for the November election.
Candidate Background
[Insert 1–2 sentences here on the candidate’s background, e.g., “Prior to the nomination, [Candidate Name] served as [former rank/role/department] with [number] years in law enforcement…”]
Upon certification and the certification of the November general election results, [Candidate Name] will prepare to assume office when the next term begins.
This is a developing story. Updates will be added as candidate statements and additional details become available.