Mike Shaw Wins Reelection in House District 47
State Representative Mike Shaw, a Hoover Republican, was declared the winner in House District 47 in Jefferson County.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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State Representative Mike Shaw (R-Hoover) won reelection in House District 47 with 51.1% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Jim Toomey, who received 48.8%. Results were reported early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026.
Why it matters
Shaw's narrow margin keeps the House District 47 seat in Republican hands, while the race underscores how close Alabama's legislative contests can be. Results across the state's legislative districts shape the balance of power in the state House.
Shaw won with 51.1% of the vote to Toomey's 48.8%, a margin of about 2.3 points in House District 47. The source does not report total ballots cast or whether the count is final.
The players
Mike Shaw
Mike Shaw is a Republican State Representative from Hoover who won reelection in House District 47.
Jim Toomey
Jim Toomey was the Democratic nominee in House District 47 who received 48.8% of the vote.
Leigh Hulsey
Leigh Hulsey is a Republican State Representative from Helena whose House District 15 seat flipped to the Democratic Party in the same election cycle.
The details
Shaw, a State Representative from Hoover, was declared the winner in House District 47, which lies in Jefferson County. Results were reported in the early hours of Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Results reported in the early morning hours, with Shaw declared the winner.
Political Context
Results in individual House districts under Alabama's current single-member map add up to statewide control of the chamber. A Republican hold in District 47 and a Democratic flip in District 15 show the split outcomes that shape that balance.
Alabama voters in House District 47 now have Shaw as their representative for the next term. Residents of District 15 will be represented by a Democrat after the seat flipped.
The takeaway
Close margins in individual House races can change which party controls a legislative seat, so checking district-level results matters for understanding statewide outcomes.
Further reading
Explore more on Elections coverage across Alabama's state races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1819 News.
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