2026 Primary Election Results - Alabama

The Preliminary estimates show about 879,785 total ballots were cast in Alabama’s May 19, 2026, primary election, with overall turnout around 23.12% of registered voters statewide. As of May 20, all 67 counties reported. While this information did come from the Secretary of State website, they are still considered to be unofficial. Most of those ballots were in the Republican primary, since Alabama’s GOP races for governor, Senate, attorney general, and other statewide offices were far more competitive this cycle. 

Governor 

For the governor’s seat, Doug Jones came out on top with 78.6% or 286,612 votes that were cast in the Democratic primary. He had five rivals: Will Boyd, 9.67%; Jamel J. Brown, 4.34%, Yolanda Rochelle Flowers, 5%, Chad “Chig” Martin 1.58%, and Nathan “Nate” Mathis with .81%. Democrat votes totaled to 364,635 for the governorship. 

For November’s election, Jones will be facing off against Republican contender Tommy Tuberville who won 85.48% or 421,754 votes in the Republican primary. He had two opponents, Ken McFeeters with 9.56% and “Alabama” Will Santivsci with 4.96%. On the Republican side, there were 493,376 votes. 

Lt. Governor

Phillip Ensler took 57.63% for the Democratic primary, winning over his opponent Darryl D. Perryman who had 42.37%. The vote tally for the Democrats was 341,098. 

On the Republican side, Secretary of State Wes Allen  had 38% of the votes, and John Wahl had 40.56% of the votes. Other candidates were Pat Bishop, 3.25%; George Childress 2.17%; Rick Pate, 7.29%; Stewart Hill Tankersley, 2.85%, and Nicole Jones Wadsworth, 5.88%. Of Republicans, 474,486 voted in this race. 

U.S. Senate

For the democrats, Everett Wess had 39.57% of the vote, and Dakarai Larriett had 29.11%. Other candidates were Kyle Sweetser, 13.91%, and Mark S. Wheeler II, 17.41%. There were 340,214 votes cast by Democrats. 

On the Republican side, Barry Moore had the most votes at 39.18%. Jared Hudson coming in next with 25.63%, followed by Steve Marshall at 24.53%. Other candidates were Seth Burton, 3.14%, Dale Shelton Deas Jr., 2.10%; Morgan Murphy, 1.34%, and Rodney Walker, 4.08%. This race received 481,952 Republican votes.

U.S. Congress

Russell County and Smiths Station in Lee County both fall in District 2, which was postponed due to the redistricting issue. Currently, Democrat Shomari Figures represents District 2. Other districts postponed were 1, 6, and 7. Only Districts 3, 4, and 5 were in the May primary. The new primary date for District 2 is August 11. For other Congressional district results, please see visit www2.alabamavotes.gov. 

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Attorney General

Katherine Robertson got 40.53% of the vote for Republicans, followed by Jay Mitchell at 34.41%, and Pamela L. Casey at 25.05%. The democratic primary was canceled due to lack of opposition. Democrat Jeff McLaughin is running unopposed. 

Secretary of State

Caroleene Dobson left her opponents in the dust at 65.48%. Christopher Christian Horn followed her with 22.62% and Glenda S. Jackson had 11.91%. Democrat Wayne Rogers is running unopposed. 

Statewide Runoffs are below. 

U.S. SenateRepublican: Barry Moore vs. Jared Hudson

U.S. SenateDemocratic:Everett Wess vs. Dakarai Larriett

Attorney GeneralRepublican: Katherine Robertson vs. Jay Mitchell (or Pamela Casey depending on final certification)

Lieutenant GovernorRepublican:John Wahl vs. Wes Allen

Agriculture Commissioner Republican: Corey Hill vs. Christina Woerner McInnis

For primary results for other offices and districts in Alabama, please check www2.alabamavotes.gov.