Russell County
Updated: September 22, 2021 at 2:29 PM CST
General Information
About Russell County, AL

Russell County is a county located in the state of Alabama. Phenix City, AL is the county seat. As of 2020, the county's population is 59,183, a loss of -2.06% from 2019.
Russell County is home to 2 municipalities which combine for a total population of 39,165.
Website: Russell County Website
Municipalities
| Name | Population (2020) | Mayor |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | 38,816 | Eddie N. Lowe |
| Hurtsboro | 349 | Vivian Covington |
Sheriff
- Heath Taylor - Democrat
Probate Judge
- Alford M. Harden, Jr. - Democrat
Commissioners
- District 1: Gentry Lee Republican
- District 2: Scott Chambers Republican
- District 3: Rod Costello Republican
- District 4: Ronnie Reed Democrat
- District 5: Cattie Epps Democrat
- District 6: Chance Corbett Republican
- District 7: Larry Screws Democrat
School Board
- District 2: John Keith Mitchell Democrat
- District 3: Tommy Pugh Republican
- District 4: Kenneth Barnes Democrat
- District 5: Eugenia Upshaw Democrat
- District 6: Joseph Williams Democrat
- 7 - At-Large: Tim Simpson Republican
Election History
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| Article | Date |
|---|---|
| 2020 Alabama General Election Sample Ballots | 09/15/2020 |
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| Gov. Ivey Awards More Than $2.5 Million For Emergency Housing Assistance | 12/18/2019 |
| Kay Ivey Announces More Than $30 Million For 28 Road & Bridge Projects Across The State | 10/15/2019 |
| Alabama Democrats Announce Town Halls Across State This Month | 02/11/2019 |