Search Underway For Missing 55-Year-Old Woman Last Seen At Doug Jones Election Night Watch Party In Birmingham

MISSING PERSON

BIRMINGHAM, AL (BuzzReport)— Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old Morgan Barton, who has been missing since Tuesday evening, November 3, after attending Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones’ election night watch party in Birmingham.

Barton’s disappearance has prompted growing concern among family members and friends, who say they have been unable to reach her since she attended the political gathering at the Sheraton Hotel, located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North.

According to police, Barton was last seen at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hotel was also the location of Jones’ election night watch party, where supporters gathered to follow the results of Alabama’s closely watched gubernatorial election.

What began as an ordinary Election Night gathering has now become an increasingly concerning search for a missing woman.

Family Reports Unusual Circumstances Surrounding Disappearance

According to family members, Barton has not communicated with them since Tuesday night, and her cellphone has reportedly been turned off.

Her daughter, Josie Barton, has been working with authorities and trying to determine what happened after her mother attended the event.

The family’s concerns reportedly intensified Wednesday when relatives went to Barton’s home and discovered her dog unattended without food. Family members also say they have been unable to locate her vehicle.

Barton reportedly drives a dark gray Kia, which investigators and members of the public may be able to help identify.

Her disappearance has been especially troubling for relatives because they describe the circumstances as highly unusual for her. Family members say she normally maintains communication with her children, making the sudden loss of contact particularly concerning.

Her daughter has also reached out to members of the Doug Jones campaign team as the family continues working to locate her.

Description Of Missing Woman

• Name: Morgan Barton
• Age: 55
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches
• Weight: Approximately 130 pounds
• Hair: Blonde
• Eyes: Green
• Last Seen Wearing: Lavender shirt, dark purple or blue skirt, and purple and blue shoes.
• Vehicle: Dark gray Kia
• Last Known Location: Sheraton Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham.
• Last Seen: Approximately 6:30 p.m., November 3, 2026.

Authorities Ask Public To Help Locate Barton

Birmingham police are asking anyone who may have seen Barton, recognizes her vehicle, or has information about her whereabouts to come forward.

Investigators are particularly interested in information that could help establish her movements after she was last seen at the election night gathering.

Anyone who attended the Doug Jones watch party, was in the surrounding area, or may have security camera or surveillance footage from the evening of November 3 could potentially have information helpful to the investigation.

At this time, authorities have not publicly established what happened to Barton after she was last seen. Her disappearance remains an active missing-person matter, and no conclusions should be drawn about the circumstances.

How To Help

Birmingham Police Department

205-328-9311

Anyone with information about Morgan Barton’s whereabouts is urged to contact Birmingham police.

The family is hoping that someone who attended the event, traveled through downtown Birmingham Tuesday evening, or may have encountered Barton or her vehicle will come forward with information.

As the search continues, the family’s primary concern is getting Morgan home safely. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Birmingham police rather than speculate or circulate unverified information about her disappearance.

The Buzz Report will continue following this developing story as additional information becomes available.