Candidates Gear Up for Alabama Senate Race

As the 2026 Republican primary approaches, with the vacancy left by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), candidates are ramping up their fundraising efforts to secure a win.

On Monday, one candidate announced his Senate campaign and introduced “Steve Marshall’s Statewide Finance Committee,” garnering endorsements from various business leaders across the state.

The campaign emphasizes Marshall’s considerable backing from influential individuals who have actively contributed to Alabama’s economic growth.

“I am proud to support Steve Marshall for the US Senate,” stated Danny McKinney of McKinney Capital. “As a local prosecutor and Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve has consistently shown his commitment to crime victims through proactive prosecution.” He added, “All Alabamians will be proud that Steve Marshall will continue to serve as our next US Senator. When it comes to performance, Steve Marshall stands out.”

Marshall himself expressed enthusiasm for the individuals supporting his finance committee, highlighting their influence in expanding job opportunities in Alabama. “As Attorney General, I’ve collaborated with state leaders to foster a business-friendly atmosphere. If elected as your US Senator, I will remain a strong advocate for Alabama’s workforce.”

• Danny McKinney, Birmingham, Field Services Executive, co-founder of McKinney Capital.
• Melissa Morissette, Mobile, Real Estate Executive, co-owner of LLB&B Inc.
• Ron Gray, Huntsville, Engineering Executive, founder of Gray Analytics.
• Ed Rogers, Birmingham, founding partner of BGR Group.
• Bill Wallace, Montgomery, Engineering Executive, CEO of Goodwin Mills Cowd.
• Tony Cochran, Albertville, Business and Accounting Executive at CK Business Solutions of PC.
• Larry Deeson, former President and Treasurer of Merchant Bank of Aniston.
• Louis Breland, Huntsville, Homebuilder, founder of Breland Homes.
• H. Warren Cobb Jr., Dothan, Attorney at Cobb, Boyd, White and Cobb.
• Carl Jamison, Tuscaloosa, Accounting Executive, former partner at Jamison Money Farmer PC.
• Tommy Lee, Bairhope, Business Executive, former chairman of Gulf United Metro Business Organization (Gumbo).
• Gibson Vance, Montgomery, Attorney and principal at Beasley Allen.
• Tom Hand, Mobile, Business Executive, Vice-Chairman of Volkart.

Marshall is currently serving as Alabama’s 48th Attorney General. Prior to this role, he spent 16 years as the district attorney for Marshall County.

He was the first significant candidate to enter the U.S. Senate race earlier this summer. As it stands, alongside Marshall, Congressman Barry Moore and former Navy Seal Jared Hudson have also declared their candidacies.

The Alabama Republican primary is set for May 19, 2026.