Alabama Republican candidate for attorney general Jay Mitchell’s campaign received about $371,000 in contributions in August, giving him a slight edge over primary opponent Katherine Robertson’s about $360,000 month.
In what’s shaping up to be the scrappiest state race in 2026, Mitchell had $1.9 million on hand at the end of month, according to the latest filing information available. Robertson had $1.4 million. She’s spent about $351,000 so far, to his about $105,000.
Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey had about $595,000 on hand after loaning her campaign $500,000 late last month.
Mitchell, who resigned this year as an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court, has gone on the offensive in this race, criticizing Robertson’s contributions as out-of-state “dark money.” His campaign recently created a website targeting Robertson. Her campaign has defended and said it is proud of the financial support Robertson has received. And Robertson has slammed Mitchell for leaving his high court seek just a few months after reelection and transferring about $600,000 in campaign funds to his AG’s race.
In a statement Wednesday night, Mitchell said 99% of his August contributions came from within the state.
“We continue to receive support from conservatives all over Alabama because they’re not satisfied with the status quo,” he said. “They know I’m the only candidate for Attorney General who will actually move the needle on the issues they care about – violent crime, immigration, and advancing President Trump’s agenda. I am proud of how much we’ve been able to fundraise, but I’m even prouder of raising that money in our state from people who share my Alabama values.”
Mitchell reported $125,000 in major contributions last month, including $50,000 from the Business Council of Alabama’s Progress PAC, which previously endorsed him.
Robertson’s major contributions last month included $150,000 from Hugh Culverhouse Jr., for whom the law school at the University of Alabama was previously named, and another $100,000 from Nashville-based First Principles Action.
She also received about $110,500 from dozens of smaller donations.
Robertson, who has been current Attorney General Steve Marshall’s chief counsel since he took office in 2017, said her fundraising shows widespread conservative support.
“Our message of supporting law enforcement, standing with President Trump to put a stop to the criminal cartels and gangs, and enforcing the law resonates with Alabamians,” Robertson said in a written statement. “Our grassroots momentum and backing from pro-life and law enforcement leaders is foundational to our campaign and it’s what is fueling our success.”
Marshall is term limited and running for the U.S. Senate. The GOP primary is May 19.