The Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our community informed and engaged. While we remain a non-partisan organization and do not endorse candidates, we believe in providing voters with clear, balanced, and accessible information to help you make an informed decision.
Below you’ll find important election resources, candidate information, and key dates for the 2025 Town Council Election.
🗳 Sample Ballot
To help you prepare, we encourage you to review the official sample ballot before heading to the polls.
View the 2025 Town Council Election Sample Ballot
👥 Meet the Candidates
The Chamber has made available the bios and statements submitted directly by each candidate. These materials have been published exactly as received to ensure fairness and transparency.
Council Place No. 1
| Gene Fox | Suzanne Dumas |
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| Click Here to Read Bio | Click Here to Read Bio |
Council Place No. 2
| Joshua “Trey” Alderman | Kevin Herrington |
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| Click Here to Read Bio | No Bio Submitted |
Council Place No. 3
| Jennifer Latour | Richard White |
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| Click Here to Read Bio | No Bio Submitted |
Council Place No. 4
| Marvin “Mack” McInnis | Robert “Haden” Sisk |
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| Click Here to Read Bio | Click Here to Read Bio |
Council Place No. 5
| David Cleaveland | Eric Hiott |
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| Click Here to Read Bio | Click Here to Read Bio |
🎤 Candidate Q&A Forum – August 21
The Chamber will host a public Q&A forum so residents can hear directly from the candidates.
- Date: Thursday, August 21
- Time: starting at 6 p.m.
- Location: Dauphin Island Community Center
Community members may submit questions for consideration. All questions will be collected in advance and reviewed for clarity and relevance to the role of Town Council.
Submit Your Questions Here
📅 Important Election Dates
- August 19 – Last day to receive an application for a regular absentee ballot by mail
- August 21 – Last day to hand deliver an application for a regular absentee ballot
- August 25 – Last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot (if applicable)
- August 25 – Last day (by close of business) to deliver an absentee ballot (non-emergency absentee)
- August 26 – Election Day – polls open [insert polling hours]
- September 2 – Canvassing of election results
🗝 Your Participation Matters
Our role as the Chamber is to help every voter feel informed, confident, and engaged in the democratic process. We encourage all residents to take part in this important election and make their voices heard.