Dothan Mayor Wins Third Term Amid Tight School Board Races

The 2025 municipal elections in Dothan, Alabama, concluded with Mayor Mark Saliba securing an unprecedented third term, defeating challenger Jimmy McCray decisively. Several city commission races were closely contested, with Vivian K. Daniels narrowly unseating an incumbent and two districts heading to runoff elections scheduled for September 16. The Dothan Board of Education chairmanship witnessed a tight race, with Julie Mullins Turner leading Wes Grant by just 12 votes. Election procedures included no automatic recount for municipal races, provisional ballot counts, and official certification by the City Commission, emphasizing transparency throughout the process. Meanwhile, in Foley, Alabama, mayor Ralph Hellmich is running unopposed for re-election, while five city council seats are contested, with voting scheduled for August 26. Additionally, a legal challenge regarding absentee ballot access for inmates in Dothan was denied, and the activist who filed the injunction was arrested for unauthorized legal practice.