Republican Attorneys General Association supports Katherine Robertson in the AG election

Robertson Receives Approval for Alabama Attorney General Candidacy

Katherine Robertson, who currently serves as the chief attorney for Attorney General Steve Marshall, has gained approval from the Republican Attorney General Association (RAGA) in her bid to become Alabama’s attorney general.

This endorsement, revealed this week, is somewhat unusual for the organization, as they rarely get involved in primary elections for open seats. In fact, fewer than ten candidates have received RAGA’s approval for such races over the past 27 years. RAGA leaders noted that Robertson stood out due to her accomplishments in Marshall’s office.

“Katherine Robertson has consistently adhered to conservative legal principles and has earned the trust of attorney generals nationwide,” stated Chris Kobach, RAGA Chairman and Kansas Attorney General. “It’s uncommon for RAGA to support a candidate at this juncture, but she meets our high standards.”

Robertson has collaborated with Marshall on significant legal issues, including a notable challenge to federal vaccine mandates and the Biden administration’s interpretation of Title IX. Additionally, she has been instrumental in developing new approaches for the state’s nitrogen hypoxia execution methods.

“Robertson exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding lawyer within the Alabama Attorney General’s Office and comes from a lineage of skilled conservative Republican leaders, making her a vital supporter for RAGA, especially given Alabama’s prominent role in the conservative legal movement,” they added.

In the Republican primary scheduled for May 2026, Robertson will face competition from Blunt County District Attorney Pamela Casey and former Alabama Supreme Court Judge Jay Mitchell. Attorney General Marshall has already publicly endorsed her.

Recent weeks have seen the race influenced by discussions surrounding campaign financing. Robertson’s campaign has secured $1.1 million from First Principles Action, a Tennessee nonprofit established last year by former RAGA executive director Peter Bisbee.

This group is recognized under federal tax law as a social welfare nonprofit, which means they are not required to disclose their donors.

Mitchell criticized this funding, labeling it a “dark fund” and accusing Robertson of relying on outside influences for her campaign. He went further, describing her efforts as “backed by outsiders seeking to buy control of Alabama law enforcement.”

Leaders at RAGA indicated that their involvement in the Alabama race underscores the state’s significance to conservative legal initiatives. With Marshall unable to run again due to term limits, he previously held a leadership role at RAGA for a year starting in 2022.