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.
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Republican primary
editCandidates
editPotential
edit- Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present)[1]
- Tommy Battle, mayor of Huntsville (2008–present) and candidate for governor in 2018[1]
- 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]
- Rick Pate, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries (2019-present)[2]
Endorsements
editWill Ainsworth[a]
- State Representatives
- Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 24th district (2014–present)[3]
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.
- ^ Sell, Mary (May 30, 2024). "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Poor, Jeff (July 5, 2023). "House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Ainsworth for governor in 2026 at annual Henagar event". 1819 News. Retrieved July 5, 2023.