Jamie Kiel
Jamie Kiel (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 18. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Kiel (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 18. The Republican primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Kiel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jamie Kiel earned a high school diploma from Russellville High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Alabama in 1997. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Kiel was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee
2023-2024
Kiel was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Kiel was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Kiel was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Jamie Kiel (R) is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Jamie Kiel (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Jamie Kiel defeated Talia Shimp in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamie Kiel (R) | 94.9 | 10,783 |
 | Talia Shimp (L) | 5.0 | 571 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 11,368 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jamie Kiel advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18
Jamie Kiel defeated Eddie Britton in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamie Kiel (R) | 71.7 | 9,845 |
 | Eddie Britton (D) | 28.3 | 3,886 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 13,739 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18
Eddie Britton advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18
Jamie Kiel defeated Tony Riley in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamie Kiel | 79.9 | 4,312 |
| Tony Riley | 20.1 | 1,085 | ||
| Total votes: 5,397 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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- Small town businessman.
- Fiscally conservative.
- Serving with integrity.
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2022
Jamie Kiel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2023.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2022.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2021.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2020.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 18 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 14, 2026
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