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Alabama · Alabama House District 42 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ivan Smith

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent representative

2026 race · Alabama House District 42

Uncontested R

Republican unopposed

Uncontested R

Republican unopposed

● No Democrat● Ivan SmithINC

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Background

Current office: Alabama House District 42
Experience: State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)