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
governor of Alabama. Incumbent 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 full terms in 2018 and 2022
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Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019โpresent)[1]
- Tommy Battle, mayor of Huntsville (2008โpresent) 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]
- Alabama Attorney General (2017โpresent)[1]
Endorsements
Will Ainsworth[a]
- State Representatives
- Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023โpresent) from the 24th district (2014โpresent)[2]
Notes
- ^ Has not declared his candidacy.
References
- ^ a b c d 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.