MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Marshall County Coroner Cody Nugent announced on Wednesday that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026.
Nugent said that he has a deep commitment and love for serving the people of Marshall County and appreciates the confidence the public has placed in him during his two terms as Coroner.
You can read Nugent’s full statement below:
I do not take this decision lightly as I have deep commitment and love in serving the people of this county and appreciate the confidence you have placed in me during the past two terms. My wife, 11-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter deserve more attention than I can providethem with my current responsibilities. I have had the honor to investigate and provideanswers to over 2,000 families since 2019 as Coroner and have been able to assist more than 5,600 families in some capacity as Coroner.
I am proud of the advancements that have been made within the Marshall County Coroner’s Office since 2019, which has eased the additional responsibilities of this office due to population and healthcare growth. These advancements include a freestanding facility, electronic record systems, a vehicle, expanded cooler space, examination room compensation for Deputy Coroner’s, and advancements in investigative techniques and practices.
Many of these advancements are not known to most citizens, however, in the event they are, ever needed to provide answers for families they will prove invaluable. I leave this office to focus more on my family, church, and career. I will continue to serve Marshall County with the high level of service you have come to expect until my departure from the office in January of 2027. I am grateful for the trust this county has placed in me, and I look forward to continuing to help move Marshall County forward as a citizen.
— Marshall County Coroner Cody Nugent
The next general election that will include the Marshall County coroner’s race will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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