Montgomery to Hold District 3 Election Runoff Tuesday
Voters will choose between Greg Crawford and Johnnie Sankey to fill the vacant Montgomery City Council seat.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Elections
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Montgomery residents head to the polls on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the City Council District 3 special election runoff. The vote will decide between candidates Greg Crawford and Johnnie Sankey, who advanced from a crowded field in September.
Why it matters
The race comes after the City Council unanimously voted in June to vacate the seat because previous officeholder Marche Johnson did not reside in the district. This runoff serves to finalize representation for District 3 after a 15-candidate special election.
Greg Crawford secured 28% of the vote in September, while Johnnie Sankey followed with 18% of the total vote. The runoff on October 13 will determine who replaces the former officeholder.
The players
Greg Crawford
He is one of two candidates who advanced to the runoff after securing the highest vote share in the September special election.
Johnnie Sankey
She is a runoff candidate for the District 3 seat and the wife of Montgomery County Commissioner Isaiah Sankey.
Marche Johnson
He is the former Montgomery City Council member who was removed from office because he did not reside in the district.
Isaiah Sankey
He serves as a Montgomery County Commissioner and is the husband of District 3 candidate Johnnie Sankey.
Montgomery City Council
This is the governing legislative body for the city of Montgomery that voted to vacate the District 3 seat.
The details
The Montgomery City Council moved to remove Marche Johnson from office earlier this year following concerns regarding his residency. Johnnie Sankey is married to Montgomery County Commissioner Isaiah Sankey, and both candidates now vie for the seat following the initial September election.
Timeline
June 2026: The City Council voted to vacate the District 3 seat.
September 2026: Crawford and Sankey advanced from the special election.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026: The District 3 special election runoff will take place.
Political Context
Opposition to this process often focuses on concerns regarding the sudden vacancy of an elected seat and the subsequent costs associated with running a special election. Critics may argue that residency verification procedures should be strictly monitored prior to elections to prevent such mid-term seat displacements.
Residents of District 3 must head to their designated polling locations on October 13 to cast their ballots for the next council representative. This election determines who will hold the seat for the remainder of the term, directly impacting local representation on city ordinances.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm their assigned polling station status before arriving on Tuesday. Participating in special runoffs remains the primary way residents influence local governance during off-cycle vacancies.
Further reading
For more on the current political landscape, visit Montgomery Elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1819 News.
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