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Campaign updates, endorsements, and news from across Alabama
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Campaign updates, endorsements, and news from across Alabama
Jay Mitchell Demands Retraction of Defamatory Ad and False Statements from Robertson Campaign
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Former Supreme Court Justice and Alabama Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell has formally demanded a retraction of the defamatory advertisement and false statements made about him by opponent Katherine Robertson and her campaign.
Jay Mitchell op-ed: Alabama must act now to repeal the racist congressional map
We’re in a redistricting war, and President Trump needs reinforcements. Democrats are gerrymandering at unprecedented levels to eliminate Republican districts. One of Alabama’s own Congressional Representatives, Democrat Terri Sewell, openly called for California and Illinois to send zero Republicans to Congress. If you have any doubt whether our opponents are redistricting in bad faith, look at Virginia’s map that will turn a 55-45 state into a Democrat stronghold.
Robertson’s Desperate Smear Attempt Confirms: Jay Mitchell Has Been Fighting Anti-American Regimes For Decades
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Former Supreme Court Justice and Alabama Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell today responded to a new attack ad launched by opponent Katherine Robertson. In the ad, Robertson falsely paints Jay Mitchell as a pro-Islamic lobbyist for then-dictator President Islam Karimov. The exact opposite is true.
Pro-Life Powerhouse Alabama Citizens for Life Backs Jay Mitchell for Attorney General
Former Supreme Court Justice and Alabama Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell today announced the endorsement of Alabama Citizens for Life, the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee and one of the most influential pro-life organizations in Alabama.
Jay Mitchell Pledges New Working Group to Analyze Officer-Involved Shootings
Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell today announced a bold initiative to ensure fairness and accountability in the State’s handling of officer-involved shootings: the Critical Incident Assessment Team (CIAT).
Jay Mitchell: AG’s office has ‘put its head in the sand’ over officer-involved shooting prosecutions
In a recent podcast appearance alongside former Montgomery Police officer Aaron Cody Smith, who was imprisoned after an on-the-job shooting in 2019, former Supreme Court Justice and candidate for the state's attorney general, Jay Mitchell, spoke on the perceived shortcomings the current AG's office displays with officer-involved shooting prosecutions.
Jay Mitchell op-ed: Alabama’s war on good cops must end
An officer-involved shooting in Decatur has stirred intense debate across Alabama. Unfortunately, the current Attorney General’s Office has again opted to stand against law enforcement.
Jay Mitchell Picks Up Speed in Final Sprint to AG Primary
Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell begins April with $2,682,166.31 in cash on hand. He raised $350,675 during the month of March. Mitchell leads in overall fundraising, leads in cash on hand, and leads in the polls.
WATCH: Alabama Attorney General candidates unleash TV ad blitz – ‘You can Allahu Akbar your butt all the way back to the Middle East’
Republican contenders in the 2026 Alabama Attorney General race are taking over the airwaves with dueling campaign ads released this week — competing to stand out to voters as the most conservative fighters in the field, now 53 days away from the election.
A look at attorney general and agriculture commissioner races
Steve Flowers examines the 2026 Alabama Attorney General race, noting Jay Mitchell is favored to win with strong in-state fundraising support.
Republican AG candidates talk crowded prisons, violent crime in debate
The three Republican candidates running to be Alabama's next attorney general expressed different approaches to the role at a debate hosted by the Jefferson County Republican Party.
Jay Mitchell Vows to "Dunk on the Libs" in New Basketball-themed Campaign Ad
On the first full day of March Madness, Jay Mitchell releases a new ad touting his conservative record and plan for going on offense as Alabama's next Attorney General.
Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood Endorses Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood announces his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Attorney General.
Mitchell campaign releases polling showing him leading AG race
Recent polling shows Jay Mitchell leading the GOP primary field for Attorney General, with 12% support compared to 9% for Casey and 6% for Robertson.
County GOP holds meet and greet for local candidates
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell spoke to the Tallapoosa County Republican Party about the future of conservatism and dealing with violent crime.
Statement on SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
Jay Mitchell issues a statement supporting President Trump's constitutional authority to use tariffs.
New polling shows U.S. Senate, attorney general races wide open
A Remington Research Group survey of 775 likely Republican primary voters shows the Alabama Attorney General race is a blank slate with all candidates in single digits.
Campaign finance updates: Mitchell, Allen lead have most cash on hand going into 2026
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice leads in fundraising to become next attorney general
Jay Mitchell Kicks Off New Year with $2.24 Million in Cash on Hand
Attorney General candidate Jay Mitchell begins the new year with $2,244,112.66 in cash on hand, widening his lead in the race.
Jay Mitchell Opens Up $700,000 Lead in Cash on Hand in Attorney General Race
Jay Mitchell announces $2,174,376.61 in campaign cash on hand, leading the race by $714,341.78.
Statement on Redistricting Efforts in Texas
Jay Mitchell issues a statement on redistricting efforts in Texas and judicial activism.
Cullman Police Chief Duncan endorses Mitchell for Alabama attorney general
Lawrence County Sheriff Max Sanders Backs Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Lawrence County Sheriff Max Sanders today announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General. First elected in 2018, Sheriff Sanders is a highly respected leader in the Alabama law enforcement community and has improved public safety services in Lawrence County during his time as Sheriff.
Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan Endorses Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan today announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General. Cullman is one of Alabama’s fastest growing cities, and as such, reports an impressively low crime rate.
“Free State of Winston” Sheriff Caleb Snoddy Endorses Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy today announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General. Widely regarded as the most conservative county in Alabama, “The Free State of Winston” is famed for its fierce spirit of independence and law and order.
Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver Announces Support for Jay Mitchell in Alabama Attorney General Race
Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver today announced his endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell for Attorney General.
Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd Announces Support for Jay Mitchell in Alabama Attorney General Race
Sheriff Byrd’s family has called Coffee County home for generations, and he has built his 26 year career in law enforcement on the belief that every Alabamian deserves to feel safe in their homes, schools, and houses of worship. Guided by his personal motto, “My word is my bond,” Byrd said he sees that same commitment to integrity and service in Jay Mitchell.
Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine Endorses Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine today announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Attorney General of Alabama, citing Mitchell’s proven record of standing with law enforcement and presiding over the state’s toughest criminal cases as an Alabama Supreme Court Justice.
Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge Backs Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Oxford Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Bill Partridge has officially endorsed former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell for Attorney General.
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego Endorses Jay Mitchell for Alabama Attorney General
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego today announced his endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in the race for Attorney General. Sheriff Samaniego leads one of Alabama’s largest Republican counties and has earned a reputation as one of the state’s most trusted voices for law enforcement.
Jay Mitchell pushes for Alabama Public Library Service Board to adopt amendment protecting minors from gender ideological books
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice and candidate for Attorney General Jay Mitchell is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) to adopt a proposed code amendment he believes would help protect children from sexually explicit material and gender ideology.
Jay Mitchell op-ed: Fixing Alabama’s blue city crime problem
Mitchell Continues to Build Strong In-State Support
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell announced today that his campaign for Attorney General raised $130,900 during the month of September, emphasizing that 99.9% of those dollars—again—came from conservative donors right here in Alabama.
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
Jay Mitchell reported another major in-state endorsement last Friday when the Alabama Trucking Association offered its full support to his campaign for attorney general.
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, Katherine Robertson spar over campaign donations in 2026 AG’s race
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell criticized Katherine Robertson's campaign for Alabama Attorney General on Friday after she reported a $150,000 campaign donation from "Florida billionaire and radical pro-abortion activist Hugh Culverhouse Jr." last week.
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice picks up key endorsement in heated race
Jay Mitchell, who resigned from the Alabama Supreme Court to run for attorney general, got a boost to his campaign on Monday. Progress PAC, the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama, endorsed Mitchell.
‘No more woke nonsense,’ former Alabama Supreme Court justice vows as he enters AG’s race
Jay Mitchell, who resigned from the Alabama Supreme Court to run for attorney general, launched his campaign Monday. In a press release, Mitchell said he is a conservative who would support President Donald Trump’s policies in Alabama.
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