James Bowling
James Bowling (Republican Party) is running for election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 4. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 4
Incumbent Garlan Gudger (R) and James Bowling (R) are running in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 4 on May 19, 2026.
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 | Garlan Gudger | |
| James Bowling | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 9
Scott Stadthagen won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Stadthagen (R) | 99.1 | 13,297 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 127 | ||
| Total votes: 13,424 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 9
Terrie Jones Savage advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 9 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | Terrie Jones Savage | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 9
Scott Stadthagen defeated Justin Morrow and James Bowling in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 9 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Stadthagen | 62.4 | 4,664 |
| Justin Morrow | 20.9 | 1,563 | ||
| James Bowling | 16.7 | 1,245 | ||
| Total votes: 7,472 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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