2025 Hoover mayoral election

The 2025 Hoover mayoral election was held on August 26, 2025, to elect the mayor of Hoover, Alabama.^[1] Incumbent mayor Frank Brocato lost re-election to a third consecutive term, finishing in second behind police chief Nick Derzis.

Candidates

Declared

Frank Brocato, incumbent mayor^[2]^[3]
Nick Derzis, Hoover police chief^[4]^[5]

Declined

Gene Smith, former city council president (running for city council)^[6]

Endorsements

Frank Brocato

Local officials

Lindsey Allison, member of the Shelby County Commission^[7]
Ron Anders Jr., mayor of Auburn^[7]
Walt Maddox, mayor of Tuscaloosa^[7]
Sandy Stimpson, mayor of Mobile^[7]

Nick Derzis

Statewide officials

Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama (2017–present)^[8]

Local officials

Mike Bolin, member of the Jefferson County Commission from the 5th district^[7]
Danny Carr, District Attorney of Jefferson County^[8]

Individuals

Andy Kennedy, UAB Blazers men's basketball head coach^[7]

Results

2025 Hoover mayoral election^[9]
Candidate	Votes	%
Nick Derzis	9,672	55.54
Frank Brocato (incumbent)	7,743	44.46
Total votes	17,415	100.00

References

^ Franklin, Austin. "Mayor Brocato, Police Chief Derzis discuss Hoover mayoral race". CBS 42. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ Fogel, Apryl Marie. "'The facts don't lie': Embattled Hoover Mayor Brocato launches reelection with video message ignoring citizen concerns". 1819 News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ "Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato launches reelection campaign". Shelby County Reporter. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ Robinson, Carol (17 March 2025). "Hoover police chief Nick Derzis running for mayor of Alabama's 6th largest city". AL.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ Blevins, Sherri (18 March 2025). "Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis announces candidacy for mayor, promises strong leadership". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ Anderson, Jon (10 February 2025). "Former Hoover Council President Gene Smith to run for council again". Hoover Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Fogel, Apryl Marie (August 22, 2025). "Bama Coach DeBoer denies endorsing Hoover Mayor Brocato despite website, mail piece photographs suggesting support". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
^ ^a ^b Fogel, Apryl Marie. "Hoover mayoral hopeful Nick Derzis earns AG Steve Marshall, Jefferson County DA Danny Carr endorsements". 1819 News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
^ "AUGUST 26, 2025 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION". City of Hoover. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

External links

Official campaign websites

[1] Franklin, Austin. "Mayor Brocato, Police Chief Derzis discuss Hoover mayoral race". CBS 42. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[2] Fogel, Apryl Marie. "'The facts don't lie': Embattled Hoover Mayor Brocato launches reelection with video message ignoring citizen concerns". 1819 News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[3] "Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato launches reelection campaign". Shelby County Reporter. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[4] Robinson, Carol (17 March 2025). "Hoover police chief Nick Derzis running for mayor of Alabama's 6th largest city". AL.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[5] Blevins, Sherri (18 March 2025). "Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis announces candidacy for mayor, promises strong leadership". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[6] Anderson, Jon (10 February 2025). "Former Hoover Council President Gene Smith to run for council again". Hoover Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[Endorsements-7] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Fogel, Apryl Marie (August 22, 2025). "Bama Coach DeBoer denies endorsing Hoover Mayor Brocato despite website, mail piece photographs suggesting support". 1819 News. Retrieved 22 August 2025.

[Endorse-8] Fogel, Apryl Marie. "Hoover mayoral hopeful Nick Derzis earns AG Steve Marshall, Jefferson County DA Danny Carr endorsements". 1819 News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.

[Results-9] "AUGUST 26, 2025 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION". City of Hoover. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

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