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May 19, 2026 Alabama Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 16, Alabama

Nate Carlson - R

►Websitewww.carlsonforalabama.com/

James T. "Jabo" Waggoner - R

►Websitealison.legislature.state.al.us/senate-leaders-members?tab=1&search=waggoner

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Nate Carlson

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