2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election
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The 2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Two-term incumbent Rick Pate is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election.[1]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Corey Hill, mayor of Douglas[2]
- Christina Woerner McInnis, farmer[3][4]
- Jack Williams, state senator from the 34th district (2018–present)[5][6]
Endorsements
[edit]Christina Woerner McInnis
- Organizations
Jack Williams
- Organizations
Fundraising
[edit]In the first month of fundraising, McInnis raised over $100,000, more than what other candidates had reported.[9]
| Republican campaign finance reports as of July 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Corey Hill (R) | $70,553.00 | $6,998.00 | $103,555.00 |
| Christina Woerner McInnis (R) | $195,213.68 | $222,346.03 | $186,664.27 |
| Jack W. Williams (R) | $339,313.95 | $79,823.25 | $509,774.17 |
| Source: Alabama Secretary of State[10] | |||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Deidra Willis, businesswoman and nominee for Alabama Senate in 2018[11][better source needed]
Endorsements
[edit]Deidra Willis
- Organizations
References
[edit]- ^ Sell, Mary (May 30, 2024). "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Douglas Mayor Corey Hill running for Ag commissioner in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Erica. "Baldwin County's Christina Woerner McInnis running for AG Commissioner". 1819 News. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "First Republican primary of 2026 already shaping up in south Alabama". AL.com. April 17, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Blevins, Sherri. "Sen. Jack Williams announces campaign for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ Sell, Mary (August 7, 2025). "2 candidates for state ag commissioner loan campaigns $250K". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ "McInnis reports strong first month in race for Alabama ag commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Political Race Search". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Deidra Willis Enters Race for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries". The Alabama Gazette. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "PLEASE SHARE! VOTE Dr. Deidra Willis for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry, November 2026 Midterm Election!". Facebook. Alabama Cannabis Coalition. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites
- Christina Woerner McInnis (R) for Agriculture Commissioner
- Jack W. Williams (R) for Agriculture Commissioner
