2026 Alabama Supreme Court election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Alabama Supreme Court election will be held on November 3, 2026 to elect two members to the Alabama Supreme Court.[1] Primary elections will be held on May 19.
Place 7
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brad Mendheim, incumbent Supreme Court justice (2018–2019, 2019–present)[2]
Endorsements
Brad Mendheim
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Beginning funds |
Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brad Mendheim (R) | $44,824 | $0 | $7,788 | $37,035 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[8] | |||||
Place 8
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Endorsements
Greg Shaw
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Beginning funds |
Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Greg Shaw (R) | $20,500 | $3,500 | $3,600 | $20,400 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[8] | |||||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- AshLeigh Dunham, court referee for Jefferson County's Juvenile Court[10]
Endorsements
AshLeigh Dunham
- State legislators
- Laura Hall, state representative from the 19th district[11]
- Marilyn Lands, state representative from the 10th district[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 28, 2026 | |||||
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| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| AshLeigh Dunham (D) | $54,218 | $29,000 | $67,972 | $15,246 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[8] | |||||
References
- ^ "Alabama Supreme Court elections, 2026". Ballotpedia.
- ^ Shipley, Austen (July 16, 2025). "Justice Brad Mendheim launches new bid for Alabama Supreme Court in 2026, pledges same 'conservative values'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Jackson, Marlee (September 30, 2025). "Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Candidates for 2026 Elections". Alabama Farmers Federation. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Everett, Grayson (September 29, 2025). "'Rule of Law' slate: Alabama Forestry Association announces judicial endorsements in 2026 elections". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "BCA Announces 2026 Judicial Endorsements". Business Council of Alabama. December 16, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Everett, Grayson (October 8, 2025). "Manufacture Alabama announces 2026 endorsements of pro-business judicial candidates". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Electric Cooperatives of Alabama make 2026 judicial endorsements: 'Fair, consistent, grounded'". Yellowhammer News. November 20, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "Opinion | Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Political Reporter. April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "AshLeigh Dunham announces campaign for Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Political Reporter. June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Chitwood, Bill (September 4, 2025). "AshLeigh Dunham Fundraiser to be held in Madison". ALPolitics.com. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
External links
- Official campaign websites