Tuscaloosa City Council District 3 Special Election Set For Tuesday

Voters in Tuscaloosa's District 3 will head to the polls to fill the open seat on the city council.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:55pm

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A serene, cinematic painting of a lone voting booth bathed in warm, golden light and deep shadows, capturing the quiet importance of a local election.The special election in Tuscaloosa's District 3 offers residents a chance to choose a new city council representative and shape the future of their community.Tuscaloosa Today

A special municipal election will be held on Tuesday, April 14 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to fill the open District 3 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council. The ballot will feature commercial real estate developer Richard Henry and former professional football player and CEO of Red Dipper Electric Doug Parrish. The winner will fill the seat vacated by former District 3 Councilor Norman Crow, who was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives.

Why it matters

This special election is an important opportunity for District 3 residents to have a voice in their local government and choose a new representative on the Tuscaloosa City Council. The outcome could impact key issues facing the district, such as economic development, infrastructure, and community priorities.

The details

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, with all District 3 voters casting ballots at the Church of the Highlands located at 721 Rice Mine Road Northeast. City officials are encouraging residents to confirm their voting location ahead of time, as polling sites for municipal elections can differ from previous elections.

  • The special election will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Former District 3 Councilor Norman Crow stepped down after being elected to the Alabama House of Representatives.

The players

Richard Henry

A commercial real estate developer who is running for the District 3 city council seat.

Doug Parrish

A former professional football player and the CEO of Red Dipper Electric, who is also running for the District 3 city council seat.

Norman Crow

The former District 3 Councilor who stepped down after being elected to the Alabama House of Representatives.

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What’s next

The winner of the special election will be sworn in to fill the open District 3 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council.

The takeaway

This special election is an important opportunity for District 3 residents to have a voice in their local government and choose a new representative on the Tuscaloosa City Council. The outcome could impact key issues facing the district, and it's crucial for voters to confirm their polling location and make their voices heard.