What party is Joe Hamilton?

Joe Hamilton is running as a Republican.

How much money has Joe Hamilton raised?

$2,116 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Joe Hamilton?

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Joe Hamilton

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

In office now

Joe Hamilton is the Sheriff. Joe Hamilton's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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.

1 candidate ran for Lauderdale County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Lauderdale County's sheriff's office has 3 agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Jail Enforcement Model (signed June 12, 2025); Warrant Service Officer (signed June 12, 2025); Task Force Model (signed October 17, 2025).

Jail Enforcement Model: identifying and processing people booked into the county jail on state or local charges who may be removable.
Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.
Task Force Model: limited immigration enforcement authority during routine police work, under ICE oversight.

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

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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Joe Hamilton yet.

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Funding

$2,116 raised, $116 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Bentley Bentley Farms	$2,000

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2025-12-04.

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Quick answers

What party is Joe Hamilton?: Joe Hamilton is running as a Republican.
What does the Lauderdale 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.
How much money has Joe Hamilton raised?: $2,116 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Joe Hamilton?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Joe Hamilton's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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