2026 Alabama gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Alabama. Incumbent Governor Kay Ivey is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third full consecutive term.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present)[1][2]
- Lynda Blanchard, Former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia (2019–2021), and candidate for governor in 2022[3]
- Rick Pate, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries (2019–present)[4][2]
- Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator (2021–present)[5][6]
Potential
[edit]- Tommy Battle, mayor of Huntsville (2008–present) and candidate for governor in 2018[1]
- Lew Burdette, Businessman and candidate for governor in 2022[5]
- Tim James, businessman, son of former governor Fob James, and candidate for governor in 2002, 2010, and 2022[1]
- Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General (2017–present)[1]
Endorsements
[edit]Will Ainsworth[a]
State Representatives
- Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 24th district (2014–present)[7]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator (2018–2021)[5]
- Chris Sykes, executive director, Alabama Wildlife Center (2022–present)[5]
- Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham (2017–present)[5]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Has not declared his candidacy.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Flowers, Steve (March 28, 2023). "2026 governor's race has already begun". Alex City Outlook. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Cason, Mike (August 4, 2024). "Will Ainsworth considering a run for governor of Alabama in 2026". al. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Taylor | 07.26.24, Caleb. "'It's always a possibility': Lindy Blanchard on 2026 bid for governor…". 1819 News. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Sell, Mary (May 30, 2024). "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Everett, Grayson (August 8, 2024). "Who's running for Governor of Alabama in 2026?". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Baker | 09.06.24, Trent. "Tuberville doesn't shoot down potential 2026 gubernatorial bid — 'I…". 1819 News. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Poor, Jeff (July 5, 2023). "House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Ainsworth for governor in 2026 at annual Henagar event". 1819 News. Retrieved July 5, 2023.