2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections.

2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 3, 2026

Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth Republican

The 2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third full consecutive term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Wes Allen, Secretary of State (2023–present)^[1]
• Dean Odle, pastor and candidate for governor in 2022^[2]

Publicly expressed interest

• Rick Pate, Agriculture Commissioner (2019–present)^[3][4]

Potential

• Twinkle Cavanaugh, Public Service Commissioner (2013–present)^[5]
• Steve Marshall, Attorney General (2017–present)^[3]

References

1. Cason, Mike (February 18, 2025). "Alabama's top election official running for lieutenant governor in 2026". The Birmingham News. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
2. "Former gubernatorial candidate announces bid for 2026 Alabama lieutenant governor's race". WAKA (TV). January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
3. "2026 governor's race has begun". Alex City Outlook. November 18, 2024.
4. Taylor, Caleb. "Ag Commissioner Rick Pate considering Lt. Gov. race in 2026 after Tuberville floats run for governor". 1819 News. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
5. "Musical Chairs in Alabama Politics". Montgomery Independent. August 21, 2024.