MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its coveted 2026 endorsements Tuesday, including Steve Marshall for U.S. Senate, Wes Allen for lieutenant governor and Katherine Robertson for attorney general.
The federation had previously endorsed Tommy Tuberville for governor and Young Boozer for treasurer.
Support from ALFA’s FarmPAC can often make a big difference in Alabama campaigns, particularly in the GOP primary. The federation’s endorsement of Tuberville in his 2020 bid for the U.S. Senate has been widely credited for catapulting him to the head of a crowded field that year.
Federation President Jimmy Parnell said his members are taking 2026 seriously with so many offices coming open.
“The 2026 election cycle will be a turning point for state government,” Parnell said. “With more than 160 races on the ballot and several key open seats, the decisions voters make in May and November will impact Alabama’s future for years to come. We’re thankful to support a strong slate of conservative leaders and look forward to working with them to move Alabama forward.”
Looking down the ballot, FarmPAC is also endorsing:
- Corey Hill — Commissioner of Agriculture
- Caroleene Dobson — Secretary of State
- Derek Chen — State Auditor
- Brad Mendheim — Supreme Court, Place 7
- Greg Shaw — Supreme Court, Place 8
- Mary Windom — Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
- Beth Kellum — Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
- Ben Bowden — Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4
- Matt Fridy — Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5
- Matt Gentry — Public Service Commission, Place 1
- Chris Beeker — Public Service Commission, Place 2
Alabama Farmers Federation is known for its deliberate endorsement process, which includes candidates traveling to local chapter meetings across the state to make their case.
“Candidates often say the auditorium where we hold the FarmPAC meeting is the most intimidating venue in state politics,” Parnell said. “That’s because they understand the value of our grassroots endorsement. The real work, however, occurs long before we convene in Montgomery. For months, these candidates have been visiting with local federation leaders and attending county meetings. The candidates we endorsed today know our people, and we know them. We’re ready to work hard in communities across the state to help them win election.”