2026 Alabama Attorney General election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Alabama Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Attorney General of Alabama. Two-term incumbent Steve Marshall is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election.[1] He is instead running for U.S. Senate.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Pamela Casey, district attorney of Blount County[2]
- Jay Mitchell, former associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court (2019–2025)[3]
- Katherine Robertson, chief counsel to the attorney general[4]
Declined
- Caroleene Dobson, candidate for AL-02 in 2024 (running for secretary of state)[5]
- Arthur Orr, state senator from the 3rd district (2006–present)[6]
- Lloyd Peeples, assistant U.S. attorney[7]
Endorsements
Pamela Casey
Jay Mitchell
- Local officials
- Shannon Oliver, Franklin County sheriff (2011–present)[9]
- Max Sanders, Lawrence County sheriff (2018–present)[10]
- Organizations
Katherine Robertson
Statewide officials
- Steve Marshall, attorney general of Alabama (2017–present)[14]
- Individuals
- Alan E. Sears, lawyer and founder of Alliance Defending Freedom[15]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Pamela Casey (R) | $145,986 | $505,041 | $36,413 | $614,614 | |
| Jay Mitchell (R) | $3,232,348 | $33,212 | $588,851 | $2,676,709 | |
| Katherine Robertson (R) | $3,255,667 | $5,999 | $1,180,320 | $2,081,346 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[20] | |||||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Pamela Casey |
Jay Mitchell |
Katherine Robertson |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 Polling[b][21] | March 5, 2026[c] | 638 (LV) | – | 9% | 12% | 6% | 74% |
| Remington Research Group[22] | January 16–19, 2026 | 775 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 75% |
| The Alabama Poll[23] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 12% | 10% | 72% |
| The Alabama Poll[24] | August 24–26, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 13% | 6% | 74% |
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Casey | Mitchell | Robertson | |||||
| 1[25] | February 2, 2026 | Point Clear Republican Women | Bryan Dawson | Rumble | P | P | P |
| 2[26] | February 12, 2026 | Eastern Shore Republican Women | Jeff Poor | N/A | P | A | P |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pamela L. Casey | |||
| Republican | Jay Mitchell | |||
| Republican | Katherine Robertson | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeff McLaughlin, former state representative from the 27th district (2001–2010)[27]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | August 21, 2025 |
Notes
References
- ^ Hagan, Victor. "These Alabama offices will be decided during the midterm elections". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Cason, Mike (January 13, 2025). "Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey hopes to become first woman elected Alabama attorney general". al. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ Cason, Mike (May 19, 2025). "Alabama Supreme Court justice resigning to run for another office in 2026". The Birmingham News. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ Wright, Jaylan (June 11, 2025). "Katherine Robertson announces candidacy for Alabama Attorney General". WHNT-TV. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (June 26, 2025). "Caroleene Dobson running for Secretary of State in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Sell, Mary (January 12, 2025). "Orr: I will not be a candidate for attorney general in 2026". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (June 2, 2025). "Jay Mitchell, former Alabama Supreme Court Justice, announces run for Attorney General – 'Honest. Tough. Principled.'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Law enforcement leaders across Alabama endorse Pamela Casey for attorney general". Alabama Political Reporter. September 26, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Franklin County Sheriff Oliver endorses Mitchell for attorney general". 256 Today. November 7, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Lawrence County Sheriff Sanders Endorses Mitchell for Alabama AG". Alabama Politics - News and Events. November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general". Alabama Political Reporter. September 15, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "BCA's ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign". Alabama Political Reporter. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (July 8, 2025). "Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC endorses Jay Mitchell for AG". 1819 News. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (June 10, 2025). "Alongside Steve Marshall, Katherine Robertson kicks off campaign to be Alabama's next Attorney General". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Pro-life leader endorses Katherine Robertson in 2026 AG's race". 1819 News. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Zeigler, Jim (October 1, 2025). "ALFA makes endorsements in 2026 Alabama statewide races". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Forestry Association endorses Katherine Robertson for attorney general". Alabama Political Reporter. November 13, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ Chitwood, Bill (December 9, 2025). "Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Backs Robertson for AG". ALPolitics.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "RAGA Endorses Katherine Robertson for Alabama Attorney General". Republican Attorneys General Association. September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ Sell, Mary (March 5, 2026). "Mitchell campaign releases polling showing him leading AG race". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (January 20, 2026). "New polling shows U.S. Senate, Attorney General races wide open". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Poor, Jeff (January 6, 2026). "Alabama Poll: Undecideds outpace field in statewide GOP primary races". 1819 News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ Chitwood, Bill (September 15, 2025). "Trump Holds Commanding Lead in First Alabama Poll; Marshall Tops Early Senate Field". AL Politics. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Daniel (February 3, 2026). "Watch: Alabama AG candidates clash on crime, culture and the future of the state". 1819 News. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Thomas, Erica. "No glass ceiling here: Robertson, Casey say it's not about being Alabama's first female attorney general". 1819 News. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Qualified Candidates". Alabama Democratic Party. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "State Attorneys General: The Top Races to be "Top Cop"". Sabato's Crystal Ball. August 21, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
External links
- Official campaign websites