The two candidates vying for sheriff of Baldwin County will come together on September 11 to discuss their vision for the future.
Current Sheriff Anthony Lowery and Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie will face off in their bid for the county's top law enforcement position.
Lowery was appointed sheriff in August 2024 after the retirement of Huey "Hoss" Mack, who went on to become the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.
Following Mack's retirement, McKenzie expressed interest in the position, but Ivey chose Lowery, who was already in a position for a smooth transition.
Now, McKenzie is putting his name in the hat for the 2026 election. McKenzie, a Marine Corps veteran and retired Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state trooper corporal, said he wants to bring a f