Maddox Declares Victory, Secures Fifth Term As Tuscaloosa Mayor

Tuscaloosa AL

02 March, 2021

10:10 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox held a press conference at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Tuesday night to declare outright victory in the three-candidate mayoral race, paving the way for his fifth consecutive term in office. Want to show the love by supporting local journalism? Click here to help Tuscaloosa Patch keep growing for as little as $5 a month! Maddox defeated former Alabama football player, pastor and radio personality Martin Houston and University of Alabama faculty member Serena Fortenberry in what he referred to as the toughest election of his career, including his failed gubernatorial bid. Follow us on our election coverage landing page for updated results from the municipal election. This is a developing story and Tuscaloosa Patch will provide updates.