What party is Jacob Reach?

Jacob Reach is running as a Republican.

Who is Jacob Reach running against?

Mark Levie Pettway, for Jefferson County Sheriff.

How much money has Jacob Reach raised?

$58K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Jacob Reach?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jacob Reach's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Jacob Reach

Republican · Candidate for Jefferson County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Jefferson County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Jefferson County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Jacob Reach that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Jacob Reach yet.

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Funding

$58K raised, $480 from small donors, $11K self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Alabama Republican Party	$18K
Jefferson County Republican Committee	$7,320
Jerald Brooks	$3,000
Leslie Moore	$2,700
Jeff Mulkin	$2,500
Omega Advisors	$2,000
Brians Flooring and Design	$1,000
Alietha Vance	$1,000

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-10-30.

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Quick answers

What party is Jacob Reach?: Jacob Reach is running as a Republican.
What does the Jefferson County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Jacob Reach running against?: Mark Levie Pettway, for Jefferson County Sheriff.
How much money has Jacob Reach raised?: $58K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Jacob Reach?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jacob Reach's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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