2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two associate members of the Alabama Public Service Commission to four-year terms. Primary elections will be held on May 19, 2026.[1]
Place 1
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Gentry, Cullman County Sheriff (2014–present)[2]
- Jeremy Oden, incumbent commissioner[3]
Endorsements
Matt Gentry
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Matt Gentry (R) | $440,021 | $100,000 | $247,138 | $292,883 | |
| Jeremy Oden (R) | $649,400 | $35,776 | $202,569 | $111,550 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[6] | |||||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jeremy Oden |
Matt Gentry |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alabama Poll[7] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeremy Oden (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Matt Gentry | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- James O. Gordon, chiropractor and former state representative from the 98th district (2006–2010)[8]
- John Northrop, educator and journalist[9]
- Jeff Ramsey, electrician and social media personality[8]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| John Northrop (D) | $9,201 | $0 | $3,673 | $5,528 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[6] | |||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James O. Gordon | |||
| Democratic | John Northrop | |||
| Democratic | Jeff Ramsey | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Place 2
Interim appointment
Incumbent commissioner Chris Beeker Jr. resigned in September 2024 over health concerns. Governor Kay Ivey appointed his son, Chris Beeker III, as the replacement commissioner.[10][11]
Appointee
- Chris Beeker III, former USDA Rural Development Director for Alabama, and son of former commissioner Chris Beeker Jr.[12]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Priscilla Andrews, candidate for Houston County Commission in 2022[13]
- Chris Beeker III, incumbent commissioner[14]
- Jeffrey M. Boyd, former member of the Orange Beach City Council and candidate for mayor in 2025[13]
- Brent Woodall, attorney and candidate for Place 1 in 2022[15]
- Jim Zeigler, former state auditor (2015–2023) and former member of the PSC (1974–1978)[16]
Endorsements
Chris Beeker III
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Chris Beeker III (R) | $207,550 | $0 | $24,206 | $173,343 | |
| Brent Woodall (R) | $10,300 | $0 | $4,107 | $6,192 | |
| Jim Zeigler (R) | $8,250 | $500 | $0 | $8,750 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[6] | |||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Beeker (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Priscilla Andrews | |||
| Republican | Jeffrey M. Boyd | |||
| Republican | Brent Woodall | |||
| Republican | Jim Zig Zeigler | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sheila D. McNeil, chair of the Madison County Democratic Party[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 31, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Sheila McNeil (D) | $1,130 | $2,600 | $3,673 | $960 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[6] | |||||
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ "Alabama Election Cycle Calendar" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (June 7, 2025). "Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announces run for PSC in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (September 24, 2025). "Jeremy Oden announces bid for new term on Alabama PSC, pledges to keep regulator among America's most conservative". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Zeigler, Jim (October 1, 2025). "ALFA makes endorsements in 2026 Alabama statewide races". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Manufacture Alabama endorses Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission". Alabama Political Reporter. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ Poor, Jeff (January 6, 2026). "Alabama Poll: Undecideds outpace field in statewide GOP primary races". 1819 News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Kates, Margaret (February 9, 2026). "These Alabama Public Service Commission candidates could be the last ever elected under new bills". AL.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Williams, Beverly (September 11, 2025). "Meet John Northrop and HELP to put him on the Alabama Public Service Commission!". Calhoun County Democratic Committee. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation". Alabama Political Reporter. September 24, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ "Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Chris Beeker III to fill father's seat on Public Service Commission". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ "Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2". The Office of Alabama Governor. September 23, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Everett, Grayson (January 23, 2026). "Full and final list of every candidate who qualified with the Alabama Republican Party for 2026". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Blevins, Sherri (July 14, 2025). "Chris Beeker III announces bid for full term on Alabama Public Service Commission". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (June 22, 2025). "Brent Woodall running for Public Service Commission again in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (January 23, 2026). "Former State Auditor Jim Zeigler qualifies for Public Service Commission run". 1819 News. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (September 24, 2025). "Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth endorses Chris Beeker for Alabama PSC, will fight 'radical environmentalist agenda'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ Zeigler, Jim (September 19, 2025). "Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorses Derek Chen for State Auditor, Chris Beeker for PSC". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Candidates". Alabama Democrats. January 8, 2026.
External links
- Official campaign websites