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 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.

Republican primary

Candidates

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]
Rick Pate, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries (2019-present)^[2]

Endorsements

Will Ainsworth^[a]

State Representatives

Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 24th district (2014–present)^[3]

Notes

References

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