Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for Alabama politics. With the Governor's, Lt. Governor's, and Attorney General's offices all up for grabs, and maybe even a U.S. Senate seat, the political maneuvering is already in full swing! The race for Attorney General is particularly interesting, attracting a host of qualified candidates. Current AG Steve Marshall is term-limited, leaving the door wide open. State Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell is considered an early frontrunner. This Homewood resident, a Birmingham-Southern College alum and UVA Law grad, is well-respected and has a hefty campaign war chest. But the big question: why leave the prestige of the Supreme Court? Veteran State Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur, a powerful figure in the state Senate, has decided not to enter the race. As chair of the Senate Education Budget Committee, Orr controls a massive budget and likely prefers to stay where he reigns supreme. U.S. Attorney Jay Town of the Northern District of Alabama, a Trump appointee and former Marine JAG, is also considering a run. His tough-on-crime reputation could resonate with voters. Then there's Katherine Robertson, current AG Steve Marshall's long-time General Counsel. A well-qualified and attractive candidate, she knows the office inside and out and could be the darling of the right wing. Her family ties to the powerful Alfa organization could also give her a boost. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey has officially thrown her hat in the ring! With 15 years as a working DA under her belt, she brings a wealth of practical experience to the table. If either Pamela Casey or Katherine Robertson wins, she would make history as Alabama's first female Attorney General!2026: Alabama's Political Palooza!
The Attorney General Race Heats Up
Jay Mitchell: Supreme Court to AG?
Arthur Orr Bows Out
Other Contenders Emerge
Pamela Casey Already In The Fray
A Historic First?
