Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, is proud to announce its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle.

The Alabama Retail PAC supports candidates who recognize the vital role retail plays in Alabama’s economy and believe in a robust business climate for Alabama.

“Retail is the heartbeat of Alabama’s economy, employing hundreds of thousands of Alabamians and serving every community,” said Melissa Cross, Chairman of the Alabama Retail Association. “We are proud to endorse candidates who recognize this vital contribution and will give retailers’ interests a fair hearing.”

Alabama Constitutional Offices

Tommy Tuberville – Governor
Wes Allen – Lt. Governor
Caroleene Dobson – Secretary of State
Young Boozer – State Treasurer
Derek Chen – State Auditor
Jack Williams – Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Alabama Judicial Candidates

Judge Brad Mendheim – Alabama Supreme Court, Place 7
Judge Greg Shaw – Alabama Supreme Court, Place 8
Judge Ben Bowden – Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4
Judge Matt Fridy – Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5
Judge Mary Windom – Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Judge Beth Kellum – Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

Alabama State Senate

Pro Tem Garlan Gudger – District 4
Tim Melson – District 1
John Roberts – District 2
Arthur Orr – District 3
Matt Woods – District 5
Larry Stutts – District 6
Sam Givhan – District 7
Steve Livingston – District 8
Wes Kitchens – District 9
Andrew Jones – District 10
Lance Bell – District 11
Keith Kelley – District 12
Randy Price – District 13
April Weaver – District 14
Dan Roberts – District 15
J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner – District 16
Shay Shelnutt – District 17
Rodger Smitherman – District 18
Merika Coleman – District 19
Linda Coleman-Madison – District 20
Gerald Allen – District 21
Greg Albritton – District 22
Robert Stewart – District 23
Bobby Singleton – District 24
Kirk Hatcher – District 25
Will Barfoot – District 26
Jay Hovey – District 27
Billy Beasley – District 28
Donnie Chesteen – District 29
Clyde Chambliss, Jr. – District 30
Josh Carnley – District 31
Chris Elliot – District 32
Vivian Figures – District 33
David Sessions – District 35

Alabama House of Representatives

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter – District 24
Phillip Pettus – District 1
Ben Harrison – District 2
Kerry Bubba Underwood – District 3
Parker Moore – District 4
Danny Crawford – District 5
Andy Whitt – District 6
Scott Stadthagen – District 9
Marilyn Lands – District 10
Heath Allbright – District 11
Cindy Myrex – District 12
Greg Barnes – District 13
Tim Wadsworth – District 14
Leigh Hulsey – District 15
Bryan Brinyark – District 16
Jamie Kiel – District 18
Laura Hall – District 19
James Lomax – District 20
Rex Reynolds – District 21
Ritchie Whorton – District 22
Mike Kirkland – District 23
Phillip Rigsby– District 25
Brock Colvin – District 26
Jeana Ross – District 27
Mack Butler – District 28
Mark Gidley – District 29
Craig Lipscomb – District 30
Troy Stubbs – District 31
Ben Robbins – District 33
David Standridge – District 34
Steve Hurst – District 35
Randy Wood – District 36
Kristin Nelson – District 38
Ginny Shaver – District 39
Chad Robertson – District 40
Corley Ellis – District 41
Van Smith – District 42
Arnold Mooney – District 43
Danny Garrett – District 44
Susan Dubose – District 45
David Faulkner – District 46
Mike Shaw – District 47
Jim Carns – District 48
Russell Bedsole – District 49
Allen Treadaway – District 51
Kelvin Datcher – District 52
Anthony Daniels – District 53
Neil Rafferty – District 54
Travis Hendrix – District 55
Ontario Tillman – District 56
Patrick Sellers – District 57
Rolanda Hollis – District 58
Mary Moore – District 59
Juandalynn Givan – District 60
Ron Bolton – District 61
Bill Lamb – District 62
Norman Crow – District 63
Donna Givens – District 64
Alan Baker – District 66
Prince Chestnut – District 67
Thomas Jackson – District 68
Kelvin Lawrence – District 69
Christopher England – District 70
Artis “A.J.” McCampbell – District 71
Curtis Travis – District 72
Kenneth Paschal – District 73
Reed Ingram – District 75
Patrice McClammy – District 76
TaShina Morris – District 77
Kenyatté Hassell – District 78
Joe Lovvorn – District 79
Chris Blackshear – District 80
Ed Oliver – District 81
Pebblin Warren – District 82
Jeremy Gray – District 83
Berry Forte – District 84
Rick Rehm – District 85
Paul Lee – District 86
Jeff Sorrells – District 87
Jerry Starnes – District 88
Marcus Paramore – District 89
Chris Sells – District 90
Matthew Hammett – District 92
Steve Clouse – District 93
Jennifer Fidler – District 94
Frances Holk-Jones – District 95
Matt Simpson – District 96
Adline Clarke – District 97
Napoleon Bracy, Jr. – District 98
Sam Jones – District 99
Mark Shirey – District 100
Chris Pringle – District 101
Shane Stringer – District 102
Barbara Drummond – District 103
Margie Wilcox – District 104
Chip Brown – District 105

“These candidates are familiar with the challenges facing Alabama’s retail industry and the broader business community,” said Rick Brown, President of the Alabama Retail Association. “These candidates know that when retail succeeds, communities thrive.”

The Alabama Retail Association advocates for policies that help retailers of all sizes flourish, benefiting consumers, employees and communities alike.

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The Alabama Retail Association represents retailers, the largest segment of private employer in the state of Alabama, before the Alabama Legislature and the U.S. Congress. Through sales of food, clothing, furniture, medicine and more, our 4,500 independent merchants and national company members touch almost every aspect of daily living. Since 1943, we’ve worked to promote what’s best for the retail industry in Alabama. Whether voicing the retail view when public policy is made, educating members about issues that impact them, negotiating rates for benefits and services or communicating the retail story, the Alabama Retail Association and its members are better together.