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The Alabama Farmers Federation announced political endorsements Tuesday following a packed Alabama FarmPAC agenda that saw more than two dozen candidates make their cases to Federation leaders from all 67 counties.
“Candidates often say the auditorium where we hold the FarmPAC meeting is the most intimidating venue in state politics. That’s because they understand the value of our grassroots endorsement,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “The real work, however, occurs long before we convene in Montgomery. For months, these candidates have been visiting with local Federation leaders and attending county meetings. The candidates we endorsed today know our people, and we know them. We’re ready to work hard in communities across the state to help them win election.”
The Federation previously announced statewide endorsements of Tommy Tuberville for governor and Young Boozer for state treasurer. Endorsements for the Alabama Legislature, Congress and State Board of Education are made by county Federations represented in each district and are being announced throughout the year.
Earning Alabama FarmPAC endorsements Tuesday were:
- Steve Marshall — U.S. Senate
- Wes Allen — Lieutenant Governor
- Katherine Robertson — Attorney General
- Corey Hill — Commissioner of Agriculture
- Caroleene Dobson — Secretary of State
- Derek Chen — State Auditor
- Brad Mendheim — Supreme Court, Place 7
- Greg Shaw — Supreme Court, Place 8
- Mary Windom — Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
- Beth Kellum — Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
- Ben Bowden — Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4
- Matt Fridy — Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5
- Matt Gentry — Public Service Commission, Place 1
- Chris Beeker — Public Service Commission, Place 2
“The 2026 election cycle will be a turning point for state government,” Parnell said. “With more than 160 races on the ballot and several key open seats, the decisions voters make in May and November will impact Alabama’s future for years to come. We’re thankful to support a strong slate of conservative leaders and look forward to working with them to move Alabama forward.”
