The Alabama association representing small businesses this week endorsed 17 candidates for the Alabama Senate and House.

“It’s essential that we elect leaders who understand the challenges facing Alabama’s small businesses,” National Federation of Independent Businesses State Director Rosemary Elebash said in a written statement.

“Main Street is facing a host of challenges right now, from the worst inflation in decades to the ongoing lack of qualified job candidates,” Elebash said. “These candidates have shown us they understand the issues and will strive to create and maintain an environment where small businesses can grow and create jobs.” 

All of those endorsed are Republicans and first-time candidates. Many are running for open seats, but a few have taken on incumbents. Some have contested November elections.

The NFIB Alabama PAC’s endorsements are based on the candidates’ voting records or answers to a candidate questionnaire.

Senate

District 12 – Keith Kelley

District 31 – Josh Carnley

House

District 3 – Kerry Underwood

District 7 – Ernie Yarbrough

District 13 – Matt Woods*

District 20 – James Lomax

District 23 – Mike Kirkland

District 25 – Phillip Rigsby

District 26 – Brock Colvin

District 31 – Troy Stubbs

District 45 – Susan Dubose

District 47 – Mike Shaw

District 61 – Ron Bolton

District 64 – Donna Givens

District 68 – Fred Kelley

District 92 – Matthew Hammett

District 94 – Jennifer Fidler

* NFIB member

Updated Senate Race Chart

Red denotes Republican incumbent, light red denotes open Republican seat, Blue denotes Democratic incumbent, light blue denotes open Democratic seat

Updated House Race Chart

Red denotes Republican incumbent, light red denotes open Republican seat, Blue denotes Democratic incumbent, light blue denotes open Democratic seat