SPLC Action Fund Endorses Two Alabama Sheriff Candidates
The SPLC Action Fund announced endorsements for sheriff candidates Brett Jones in Madison County and Pamela Laffitte in Mobile County, Alabama. The endorsements emphasize the candidates' platforms on jail accountability, diversion programs, and reentry support ahead of the November 3,…
Birmingham, AL, October 16, 2026 —
The SPLC Action Fund has endorsed Brett Jones in the Madison County sheriff’s race and Pamela Laffitte in the Mobile County sheriff’s race, according to the announcement summarized. Both counties are in Alabama, and the elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The endorsements highlight the candidates’ platforms on jail accountability, diversion programs and reentry support. The announcement summary does not provide details about the specific policies either candidate has proposed in those areas, or explain how the candidates’ platforms differ.
Information about the endorsement process, the candidates’ party affiliations, their opponents and the broader status of the two races was not provided. The summary also does not include statements from Jones, Laffitte or the SPLC Action Fund, or details about the organization’s reasons for selecting either candidate beyond the issues it emphasized.
The endorsements identify the candidates and the policy themes the group is drawing attention to as the November elections approach. Further specifics about proposed changes to jail oversight, diversion programs or services for people returning to the community were not included in the information available for this report. No additional campaign events, funding details or election developments were provided.
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