2026 Attorney General’s Race Heats Up in Alabama

In the upcoming 2026 Attorney General’s race, three Republican candidates—Jay Mitchell, Katherine Robertson, and Pamela Casey—are vying for a position in what has turned into a notably competitive contest financially in the state.

Each candidate brings their own strengths to the table, and a recent campaign finance report sheds light on the landscape as the Republican primary approaches.

Jay Mitchell appears to have the most substantial institutional backing and financial resources. His latest report reveals that he has over $903,538 from a previous judicial campaign and raised an additional $362,840 in June, amassing a total of $1,263,362.86 in cash on hand.

His funding comprises contributions from various prominent donors within Alabama’s legal and economic sectors. Notable backers include law firms like CANPAC, BIPAC, and MCG PAC, along with others in development and a Political Action Committee. MRB Law, LLC contributed $25,000, and the Alabama Power Employees State PAC provided $5,000.

Pamela Casey, the District Attorney of Blount County, is also a contender, noted for her messaging and grassroots appeal. Her latest report shows she raised $66,871.33 in June, totaling around $93,729 in her campaign fund.

Unlike her opponents, Casey has not received PAC funding or six-figure donations from major national contributors. Instead, she emphasizes her local support, boasting over 100 private donations from across Alabama.

Widely recognized for her tough stance on crime, Casey has cultivated a base as a law-and-order conservative, engaging effectively with working-class voters. She promotes herself as the only candidate with direct prosecution experience.

Katherine Robertson, another Republican candidate and former chief attorney for ex-Attorney General Steve Marshall, reported a remarkable $1.25 million raised in June alone, despite starting without any leftover funds from her previous campaign.

This considerable sum largely comes from First Principles Action, Inc., a national conservative advocacy group, along with support from the Federalist Association. With significant contributions from the organization, Robertson is now on par financially with Mitchell, currently reporting $1.23 million in cash on hand.

However, Robertson’s campaign still trails behind in local contributions when compared to both Mitchell and Casey.

With both Mitchell and Robertson surpassing $1.2 million, they represent the leading financial forces in the primary. Casey, on the other hand, faces more significant fundraising hurdles in this competitive landscape.