Alabama
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
This state page last updated: January 17, 2026
Governor
[ Kay Ivey (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Lew Burdette (R) - Nonprofit Founder/President, Ex-Corporate CEO & '22 Candidate
Kent Davis (R) - Ex-State Veterans Affairs Commissioner & Retired Navy Rear Admiral
Jack Hawkins Jr (R) - Troy University Chancellor & Vietnam War Veteran
Ken McFeeters (R) - Insurance Agent, GOP Activist & '24 US Rep Candidate
John Merrill (R) - Ex-Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep. & Businessman
Tommy Tuberville (R) - US Senator & Ex-Auburn University Football Coach
Will Boyd (D) - Pastor, Ex-Greenville (IL) City Councilman & Frequent Candidate
Ja'Mel Brown (D) - Pastor, Community Activist & Frequent Candidate
Doug Jones (D) - Ex-US Senator & Ex-US Attorney
Chad "Chig" Martin (D) - Businessman, Marijuana Legalization Activist & '22 Candidate
Randall Woodfin (D) - Birmingham Mayor
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
[ Will Ainsworth (R)*- Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Wes Allen (R) - Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Probate Court Judge
Patrick Bishop (R) - Retired Army Officer, Pastor & Recent Law School Graduate
Kent Davis (R) - Ex-State Veterans Affairs Commissioner & Retired Navy Rear Admiral
John Merrill (R) - Ex-Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep. & Businessman
Dean Odle (R) - Pastor & '22 Gov Candidate
Rick Pate (R) - State Agriculture Commissioner& Ex-Lowndesboro Mayor
Nicole Wadsworth (R) - Real Estate Developer
John Wahl (R) - State GOP Chair & Butterfly Breeder/Farmer
George Childress (D) - Usher, Actor & '15/'23 City Council Candidate
Phillip Ensler (D) - State Rep., Nonprofit Founder, Ex-Teacher & Law School Graduate
Attorney General
[ Steve Marshall (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Pamela Casey (R) - Blunt County District Attorney
Jay Mitchell (R) - Ex-State Supreme Court Justice
Arthur Orr (R) - State Sen., Attorney, Businessman & Peace Corps Veteran
Lloyd Peeples (R) - Attorney
Katherine Robertson (R) - Chief Counsel to the Attorney General & Ex-Congressional Aide
Jay Town (R) - Ex-US Attorney & USMC Veteran
Secretary of State
[ Wes Allen (R)* - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2026. ]
Caroleene Dobson (R) - Attorney, Rancher & '24 US Rep Nominee
Wayne Rogers (D) - Attorney & Democratic Activist
State Auditor
Andrew Sorrell (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Derek Chen (R) - Attorney & MAGA Activist
Robert "Lane" McCollum (R) - Land Manager & '22/'24 PSC Candidate
Josh Pendergrass (R) - Attorney, Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & Pastor
State Treasurer
State Commissioner of Agriculture & IndustrIES
[ Rick Pate (R)* - Candidate for Lt Governor in 2026. ]
Corey Hill (R) - Douglas Mayor, Farmer & Grocery Store Owner
Christina Woerner McInnis (R) - Ex-Orange Beach City Commissioner, Agribusinesswoman & Farmer
Jack Williams (R) - State Sen. & Farmer
Ron Sparks (D) - Ex-State Agriculture Commissioner, Ex-DeKalb County Commissioner & '10 Gov Candidate
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House - (Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus)
State Senate - (Republican Caucus - Democratic Caucus)
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
[ Tommy Tuberville (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Joe Agresti (R) - Auto Dealer
Will Ainsworth (R) - Lt Governor, Ex-State Rep. & Hunting Lodge Owner
Mo Brooks (R) - Ex-Congressman, Ex-County Commissioner, Ex-District Attorney & '17/'22 Candidate
Kent Davis (R) - Ex-State Veterans Affairs Commissioner & Retired Navy Rear Admiral
Jared Hudson (R) - Anti-Human Trafficking Activist & Ex-Navy SEAL
Steve Marshall (R) - Attorney General & Ex-Marshall County District Attorney
John Merrill (R) - Ex-Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep. & Businessman
Barry Moore (R) - Congressman, Businessman & Army Veteran
Morgan Murphy (R) - Ex-Trump White House Aide, Ex-Congressional Aide & Navy Reserve Officer
James Richardson (R)
Jeremy Spratling (R) - Businessman & Army Veteran
Jessica Taylor (R) - Businesswoman, Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & '22 Candidate
Rodney Walker (R) - Wholesale Fuel Company CEO & Rancher
Val Glasgow (D) - Freelance Journalist, Disabled Veteran & '28 Pres Candidate
Greg Howard Jr. (D) - Podcast Host & Author
Dakarai Larriett (D) - Businessman & Police Reform Activist
Lamont Lavender (D) - National Guard Veteran
Kyle Sweetser (D) - Construction Contractor
Mark Wheeler (D) - Chemist & Ex-Mill Worker
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Katie Britt (R)* - (Campaign Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
[ Barry Moore (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Jerry Carl (R) - Ex-Congressman, Ex-Mobile County Commissioner & Businessman
Jimmy Dees (R) - Retired Businessman
Rhett Marques (R) - State Rep., Ex-Enterprise City Councilman & Tire Store Owner
Joshua McKee (R) - Businessman & Retired Army Veteran
Paul Prine (R) - Ex-Mobile Police Chief & '25 Mobile Mayor Candidate
Austin Sidwell (R) - Businessman & USAF Veteran
Jessica Taylor (R) - Businesswoman, Attorney, '20 Candidate & '22 US Sen Candidate
Nathan Woodring (R) - Ex-Wilson (PA) Borough Councilman, Ex-Constable in PA & '24 Candidate
Clyde Jones (D) - Retired Process Safety Management Coordinator & Army Veteran
Kim Thomas (D) - Sales Manager
District 2
Shomari Figures (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Hampton Harris (R) - Real Estate Broker & '24 Candidate
District 3
Mike Rogers (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Draic Coakley (R) - Diesel Mechanic
Terri LaPoint (R) - Writer & GOP Activist
Lee McInnis (D) - Retired DIA Intelligence Acting Director & Army Veteran
District 4
Robert Aderholt (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Tommy Barnes (R) - Colbert County Commissioner
Amanda Pusczek (D) - Nurse
Michael Weaver (D) - Business Consultant
DISTRICT 5
Dale Strong (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Joseph Terry (R)
Jeremy Devito (D) - Procurement Agent, Army Veteran & Progressive Activist
Candice Duvieilh (D) - Senior Instructional Designer & Educator
Amanda Pusczek (D) - Nurse
Andrew Sneed (D) - Mechanical Contractor & Plumber
District 6
Gary Palmer (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Case Dixon (R) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Elizabeth Anderson (D) - Software Company Owner & '24 Nominee
Keith Pilkington (D) - Nurse & Army Veteran
District 7
Political Parties
Alliance Party (A)
Constitution
Party of Alabama (C)
Alabama Democratic Party (D)
Alabama Green Party (G)
Libertarian Party of Alabama (L)
Reform Party of Alabama (REF)
Alabama Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
AL.com
Alabama Daily News
Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama Reflector
Alabama Today
Alexander City Outlook
Andalusia Star News
Anniston Star
Birmingham News
Birmingham Times (African American)
Birmingham Watch
Clanton Advertiser
Cullman Times
Decatur Daily
Demopolis Times
Dothan Eagle
Florence Times Daily
Fort Payne Times Journal
Gadsden Times
Greene County Democrat (African-American)
Huntsville Times
Jasper Daily Mountain
Eagle
Lanett Valley Times
Latino News (Spanish)
Lider News (Spanish)
Lagniappe Mobile (Alternative)
Mobile Press-Register
Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery Independent
Opelika-Auburn News
Scottsboro Daily Sentinel
Selma Times-Journal
Troy Messenger
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Thread
Yellowhammer News (Conservative)
1819 News (Conservative)
Alabama Public Television APT (PBS)
WBRC TV-6 (FOX - Birmingham)
WIAT TV-42 (CBS - Birmingham)
WVTM TV-13 (NBC - Birmingham)
WAAY TV-31 (ABC - Huntsville)
WAFF TV-48 (Huntsville)
WHNT TV-19 (CBS - Huntsville)
WZDX TV-54 (FOX - Huntsville)
WKRG TV-5 (CBS - Mobile)
WPMI TV-15 (NBC - Mobile)
WAKA TV-8 (ABC - Montgomery)
WSFA TV-12 (NBC - Montgomery)
Alabama Public Radio (NPR)