2026 Alabama gubernatorial election
The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Republican Governor Kay Ivey is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third full consecutive term. She took office on April 10, 2017 upon the resignation of fellow Republican Robert J. Bentley and won a full term in 2018 and a second full term in 2022.
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Republican primary
Potential
- 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]
Endorsements
Will Ainsworth[lower-alpha 1]
- State Representatives
- Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 24th district (2014–present)[2]
Notes
- Has not declared his candidacy.
References
- Flowers, Steve (March 28, 2023). "2026 governor's race has already begun". Alex City Outlook. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- Poor, Jeff (July 5, 2023). "House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Ainsworth for governor in 2026 at annual Henagar event". 1819 News. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
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