Unofficial results show Cantwell leads in Hale County Commissioner race

Incumbent Benny Cantwell received 62.45% of the vote against challenger Vicki Milner.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The race for Hale County Commissioner of Precinct 4 was the only contested local race on Hale County ballots in the recent election. Unofficial results show incumbent Benny Cantwell received 62.45% of the 719 votes cast, defeating challenger Vicki Milner who received 37.55% of the votes. Every other local race was uncontested, and the election drew 18.54% of Hale County's 18,094 registered voters.

Why it matters

This local commissioner race was the only contested election in Hale County, providing an opportunity for voters to choose their representative. The high early voting turnout, exceeding the 2024 primary, suggests strong civic engagement in the community.

The details

According to the unofficial results, 719 registered voters cast ballots in the Hale County Commissioner of Precinct 4 race. Incumbent Benny Cantwell received 449 votes (62.45%), while challenger Vicki Milner received 270 votes (37.55%). All other local races on the ballot were uncontested.

  • The election was held on March 4, 2026.
  • Early voting for the election exceeded the 2024 primary turnout.

The players

Benny Cantwell

The incumbent Hale County Commissioner of Precinct 4 who won re-election.

Vicki Milner

The challenger who ran against the incumbent Hale County Commissioner of Precinct 4.

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The takeaway

This election demonstrates the importance of local civic engagement, as the commissioner race was the only contested election in Hale County. The high early voting turnout suggests the community is actively participating in the democratic process at the local level.