Alabama Candidate & Election Guide
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.
US Senator Tommy Tuberville (R) is the heavy favorite in the open gubernatorial race, but former US Senator Doug Jones (D) is the strongest possible candidate the Dems could have hoped to field in the contest. Other hot races to watch include the GOP primaries in the open seat races for U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. The Republican primaries for the statewide races will largely determine the general election winners because of the state's heavily Republican tilt. The redrawing of congressional districts in May 2026 - back to the original 2023 map - will ensure CD-2 flips back to the Republicans.
Governor
[ Kay Ivey (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]s
Tommy Tuberville (R) - US Senator & Ex-Auburn University Football Coach
Doug Jones (D) - Ex-US Senator & Ex-US Attorney
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
John Wahl (R) - Ex-State GOP Chair & Butterfly Breeder/Farmer
Phillip Ensler (D) - State Rep., Nonprofit Founder, Ex-Teacher & Law School Graduate
Attorney General
[ Steve Marshall (R)* - Lost Primary for US Senate in 2026. ]
Jay Mitchell (R) - Ex-State Supreme Court Justice
Katherine Robertson (R) - Chief Counsel to the Attorney General & Ex-Congressional Aide
Jeff McLaughlin (D) - Ex-State Rep., Attorney & '25 Mayor Candidate
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)
Violet Edwards (D) - Madison County Commissioner & Businesswoman
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
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. ]
Jared Hudson (R) - Anti-Human Trafficking Activist & Ex-Navy SEAL
Barry Moore (R) - Congressman, Businessman & Army Veteran
Dakarai Larriett (D) - Businessman & Police Reform Activist
Everett Wess (D) - Attorney & Frequent Candidate
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Katie Britt (R)* - (Campaign Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
[ Barry Moore (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Lucas Burger (R) - Realtor & '16/'25 City Council Candidate
Jerry Carl (R) - Ex-Congressman, Ex-Mobile County Commissioner & Businessman
John Mills (R) - Retired Navy Officer & Frequent Candidate in Florida
Austin Sidwell (R) - Businessman & USAF Veteran
Clyde Jones (D) - Retired Process Safety Management Coordinator & Army Veteran
District 2
Shomari Figures (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Hampton Harris (R) - Real Estate Broker & '24 Candidate
Christian Horn (R) - Businessman, GOP Activist & Frequent Candidate
Rhett Marques (R) - State Rep., Ex-Enterprise City Councilman & Tire Store Owner
David Matthews (R)
Joshua McKee (R) - Businessman & Retired Army Veteran
James Richardson (R) - USMC Veteran
District 3
Mike Rogers (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Lee McInnis (D) - Retired DIA Intelligence Acting Director & Army Veteran
District 4
DISTRICT 5
Dale Strong (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Candice Duvieilh (D) - Senior Instructional Designer & Educator
Andrew Sneed (D) - Mechanical Contractor & Plumber
District 6
Gary Palmer (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Case Dixon (R) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Jacob Bouma-Sims (D) - Food Service Worker
Ashtyn Kennedy (D)
Maurice Mercer (R) - Ex-Pelham City Council President & Businessman
Keith Pilkington (D) - Nurse & Army Veteran
District 7
Terri Sewell (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ammie Akin (R) - Educator
David Perry (R) - '24 State Education Board Candidate
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)