2026 Alabama gubernatorial election

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2026 Alabama gubernatorial election
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Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent Governor

Kay Ivey
Republican



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.

Contents

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

  • Lew Burdette, women's shelter owner and candidate for governor in 2022 [6]
  • Jack Hawkins, chancellor of Troy University (1989–present) [7]

Declined

Endorsements

Will Ainsworth [a]

State representatives

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
270toWin [11] Safe RJanuary 5, 2025
The Cook Political Report [12] Solid RJanuary 23, 2025

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Has not declared his candidacy.

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References

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  2. ↑ Taylor, Caleb (July 26, 2024). "'It's always a possibility': Lindy Blanchard on 2026 bid for governor…". 1819 News . Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Caleb (December 13, 2024). "Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis considering run for political office in 2026". 1819 News . Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Koplowitz, Howard; Cason, Mike (January 1, 2025). "Who will run for Alabama governor in 2026? Here are 5 Republican contenders to watch". The Birmingham News . Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ Shipley, Austen (January 8, 2025). "Tuberville on '26 run for governor: 'Never say never'". Yellowhammer News . Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Everett, Grayson (August 8, 2024). "Who's running for Governor of Alabama in 2026?". Yellowhammer News . Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Taylor, Caleb (December 18, 2024). "Troy University chancellor Jack Hawkins for Governor? 'I've been encouraged to run'". 1819 News . Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ Stacy, Todd (January 1, 2025). "From IAP: Steve Marshall won't run for governor". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Poor, Jeff (July 5, 2023). "House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Ainsworth for governor in 2026 at annual Henagar event". 1819 News . Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ Hall, Ryan (January 1, 2025). "Democrats and Republicans weigh in on 2026 Governor's Race". WIAT . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ "2025-26 Gubernatorial Elections Map". 270toWin . Retrieved January 22, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
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