The 2018 Jefferson County Sheriff election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. The primary election was held on June 5, 2018. Incumbent Republican sheriff Mike Hale lost re-election to a sixth term. Democratic nominee Mark Pettway won the election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Hale, incumbent sheriff
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Pettway, detective
Eliminated in runoff Wilson Hale
Eliminated in primary Wallace Anger Jr., sheriff's deputy Heath Boackle, detective
Results
Runoff Results
General election Results Mike Hale conceded the election on the night of the election, and congratulated sheriff-elect Mark Pettway.
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