Jamie Kiel

Republican Party

Candidate, Alabama House of Representatives District 18

Alabama House of Representatives District 18

Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

7

Compensation

Base salary

$62,212/year

Per diem

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

May 19, 2026

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Jamie Kiel (Republican Party) is a member of theAlabama House of Representatives, representingDistrict 18. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.

Kiel (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theAlabama House of Representatives to representDistrict 18. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Kiel graduated from Russellville High School. While attending University of North Alabama pursuing a management and marketing degree, he started his own company, Kiel Equipment.^[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Kiel was assigned to the following committees:

• Insurance Committee
• State Government Committee
• Ways and Means Education Committee,Vice Chair
• Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee

2023-2024

Kiel was assigned to the following committees:

• Insurance Committee
• State Government Committee
• Ways and Means Education Committee

2021-2022

Kiel was assigned to the following committees:

• State Government Committee
• Ways and Means Education Committee
• Insurance Committee

2019-2020

Kiel was assigned to the following committees:

• Insurance Committee
• State Government Committee
• Ways and Means Education Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary

Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18

IncumbentJamie Kiel (R) is running in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jamie Kiel

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Endorsements

2022

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18

IncumbentJamie Kiel defeatedTalia Shimp in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie Kiel (R)	94.9	10,783
		Talia Shimp (L)	5.0	571
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	14

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,368
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentJamie Kiel advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18.

2018

See also:Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18

Jamie Kiel defeatedEddie Britton in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie Kiel (R)	71.7	9,845
		Eddie Britton (D)	28.3	3,886
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	8

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,739
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18

Eddie Britton advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Eddie Britton

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18

Jamie Kiel defeatedTony Riley in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jamie Kiel	79.9	4,312
	Submit photo	Tony Riley	20.1	1,085

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 5,397
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Campaign finance summary

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