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2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election

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2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Commissioner

Rick Pate
Republican



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

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Candidates

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Declared

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Endorsements

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Christina Woerner McInnis
Jack Williams

Fundraising

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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
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

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Candidates

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Declared

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Endorsements

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Deidra Willis

References

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  1. ^ Sell, Mary (May 30, 2024). "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Douglas Mayor Corey Hill running for Ag commissioner in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Thomas, Erica. "Baldwin County's Christina Woerner McInnis running for AG Commissioner". 1819 News. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  5. ^ "First Republican primary of 2026 already shaping up in south Alabama". AL.com. April 17, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  6. ^ Blevins, Sherri. "Sen. Jack Williams announces campaign for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  7. ^ Sell, Mary (August 7, 2025). "2 candidates for state ag commissioner loan campaigns $250K". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  8. ^ "Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  9. ^ "McInnis reports strong first month in race for Alabama ag commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  10. ^ "Political Race Search". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "Dr. Deidra Willis Enters Race for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries". The Alabama Gazette. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  12. ^ "PLEASE SHARE! VOTE Dr. Deidra Willis for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry, November 2026 Midterm Election!". Facebook. Alabama Cannabis Coalition. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
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Official campaign websites