Open Race for Alabama’s Agriculture and Industry Commissioner
With Rick Putty, the current officeholder, unable to run again due to term limits and focusing on the general governor’s race for China EU in 2026, the Republican side of Alabama’s Agriculture and Industry Commissioner position is wide open.
Three GOP candidates—Jack Williams, Christina Woerner McInnis, and Corey Hill—are vying for the role, ramping up their campaign efforts ahead of the primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Recent campaign finance reports submitted to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Campaign Finance Division reveal that all three candidates have seen significant financial movements since July 31, 2025.
State Senator Jack Williams (R-Wilmer), who is in his fourth term, currently leads in available campaign funds. As of the end of July, he reported having $509,774.17 in cash on hand. Williams has lent his campaign $250,000, in addition to transferring around $262,000 from his previous Senate campaign account, and generating approximately $77,000 from new contributions. His campaign expenditures totaled $79,823.25.
Baldwin County business owner Christina Woerner McInnis also contributed $250,000 to her campaign, distributing it in $50,000 increments, along with an extra $195,213.68. By the end of July, she had reported spending $222,346.03, which left her with $186,664.27 in available funds.
Farmer and Douglas Mayor Corey Hill has contributed $40,000 to his campaign and raised about $70,553.00 in donations. He has spent $6,998.00 and has $103,555.00 in cash available.
While fundraising is crucial for reaching voters through ads and events, backing from prominent organizations also plays a vital role. All three candidates have gained notable endorsements. The Alabama Forestry Association has backed Williams, while McInnis has received support from general contractors in Alabama. Recently, Hill was endorsed by the Alabama Grocery Association.
However, one of the most sought-after endorsements from the Alabama Farmers Federation has yet to be disclosed.
