MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Several Alabama races were significantly closer in 2026 than comparable contests in 2022, including the Mobile County sheriff’s race and the governor’s race.
With 99% of precincts reporting, incumbent Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch led challenger Pamela Laffitte 51.57% to 48.43%, a margin of just over three points.
In 2022, Burch won with 59.4% of the vote. Democrat LaBarron Perkins received 36%, giving Burch a margin of about 23 points. The Republican margin was roughly 20 points smaller in 2026…