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.
2026 Alabama gubernatorial election
Will Ainsworth , Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present)[ 1] [ 2] 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)[ 3] [ 2] Lynda Blanchard , Former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia (2019-2021), and candidate for governor in 2022 [ 4] Tommy Tuberville , U.S. Senator (2021-present) [ 5] Lew Burdette, Businessman and candidate for governor in 2022 [ 5]
^ Has not declared his candidacy.
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