
Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery won his first election Tuesday after a battle against Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie.

Lowery leads fundraising efforts in Baldwin County Sheriff’s race

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery and his opponent for the 2026 election, Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie, faced off Thursday in a forum.

The two candidates vying for sheriff of Baldwin County will come together on September 11 to discuss their vision for the future.

Baldwin County District 2 Commissioner Matt McKenzie will run for sheriff in 2026.

Following the announcement that Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack is leaving his post, District 2 Commissioner Matt McKenzie said he has intentions to be appointed interim sheriff.

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Carmen Moore-Zeigler to the Montgomery County Commission, Matthew McKenzie to the Baldwin County Commission, and Todd Watson as District Attorney for Monroe and Conecuh Counties.