2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two associate members of the Alabama Public Service Commission to four-year terms. Primary elections were held on May 19 and primary runoff elections were held on June 16 in races where no candidate received a majority of the vote.[1]
Place 1
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Matt Gentry, Cullman County Sheriff (2014–present)[2]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Jeremy Oden, incumbent commissioner[3]
Endorsements
[edit]Matt Gentry
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of May 18, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Matt Gentry (R) | $631,791 | $100,000 | $634,105 | $97,686 | |
| Jeremy Oden (R) | $766,813 | $35,821 | $416,421 | $16,244 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jeremy Oden |
Matt Gentry |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alabama Poll[8] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
Results
[edit]
Gentry
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Gentry | 311,845 | 74.89 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Oden (incumbent) | 104,541 | 25.11 | |
| Total votes | 416,386 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- James O. Gordon, chiropractor and former state representative from the 98th district (2006–2010)[10]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of May 18, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| James Gordon (D) | $5,097 | $12,300 | $24,028 | $-6,631 | |
| John Northrop (D) | $9,687 | $0 | $7,283 | $2,404 | |
| Jeff Ramsey (D) | $4,052 | $19,006 | $314 | $22,744 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Results
[edit]
Gordon
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Ramsey
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James O. Gordon | 187,983 | 57.77 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Ramsey | 87,510 | 26.89 | |
| Democratic | John Northrop | 49,924 | 15.34 | |
| Total votes | 325,417 | 100.00 | ||
General election
[edit]Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of May 31, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Matt Gentry (R) | $632,991 | $100,000 | $660,853 | $72,138 | |
| James Gordon (D) | $5,103 | $12,300 | $24,050 | $-6,647 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Place 2
[edit]Interim appointment
[edit]Incumbent commissioner Chris Beeker Jr. resigned in September 2024 over health concerns. Governor Kay Ivey appointed his son, Chris Beeker III, as the replacement commissioner.[12][13]
Appointee
[edit]- Chris Beeker III, former USDA Rural Development Director for Alabama, and son of former commissioner Chris Beeker Jr.[14]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jim Zeigler, former state auditor (2015–2023) and former member of the PSC (1974–1978)[15]
Eliminated in runoff
[edit]- Chris Beeker III, incumbent commissioner[16]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Priscilla Andrews, candidate for Houston County Commission in 2022[17]
- Brent Woodall, attorney and candidate for Place 1 in 2022[18]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Jeffrey M. Boyd, former Orange Beach city councilor[19]
Endorsements
[edit]Chris Beeker III
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of May 18, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Priscilla Andrews (R) | $0 | $0 | $415 | $-415 | |
| Chris Beeker III (R) | $338,550 | $0 | $291,281 | $37,268 | |
| Brent Woodall (R) | $19,450 | $20,000 | $14,400 | $25,049 | |
| Jim Zeigler (R) | $147,950 | $500 | $130,836 | $17,613 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Results
[edit]
Zeigler
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
Beeker
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Zeigler | 189,724 | 44.84 | |
| Republican | Chris Beeker (incumbent) | 103,835 | 24.54 | |
| Republican | Brent Woodall | 77,185 | 18.24 | |
| Republican | Priscilla Andrews | 52,371 | 12.38 | |
| Total votes | 423,115 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
[edit]Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of June 15, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Chris Beeker III (R) | $576,621 | $0 | $568,565 | $8,055 | |
| Jim Zeigler (R) | $177,200 | $500 | $152,422 | $25,277 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Results
[edit]
Zeigler
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Beeker
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Zeigler | 152,633 | 51.34 | |
| Republican | Chris Beeker (incumbent) | 144,640 | 48.66 | |
| Total votes | 297,273 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Sheila McNeil, chair of the Madison County Democratic Party and former San Antonio, Texas city councilmember[22]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of May 18, 2026 | |||||
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| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Sheila McNeil (D) | $2,909 | $2,600 | $4,301 | $1,207 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
[edit]- ↑ "Alabama Election Cycle Calendar" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ↑ Taylor, Caleb (June 7, 2025). "Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announces run for PSC in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (September 24, 2025). "Jeremy Oden announces bid for new term on Alabama PSC, pledges to keep regulator among America's most conservative". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- 1 2 Zeigler, Jim (October 1, 2025). "ALFA makes endorsements in 2026 Alabama statewide races". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- 1 2 "Alabama REALTORS PAC announces endorsements ahead of May 19 Republican primary". Yellowhammer News. March 26, 2026. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Manufacture Alabama endorses Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission". Alabama Political Reporter. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- ↑ Poor, Jeff (January 6, 2026). "Alabama Poll: Undecideds outpace field in statewide GOP primary races". 1819 News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Unofficial Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Alabama. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Kates, Margaret (February 9, 2026). "These Alabama Public Service Commission candidates could be the last ever elected under new bills". AL.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Beverly (September 11, 2025). "Meet John Northrop and HELP to put him on the Alabama Public Service Commission!". Calhoun County Democratic Committee. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation". Alabama Political Reporter. September 24, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Chris Beeker III to fill father's seat on Public Service Commission". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2". The Office of Alabama Governor. September 23, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ↑ Taylor, Caleb (January 23, 2026). "Former State Auditor Jim Zeigler qualifies for Public Service Commission run". 1819 News. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Blevins, Sherri (July 14, 2025). "Chris Beeker III announces bid for full term on Alabama Public Service Commission". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (January 23, 2026). "Full and final list of every candidate who qualified with the Alabama Republican Party for 2026". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Caleb (June 22, 2025). "Brent Woodall running for Public Service Commission again in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Principal Campaign Committee Information (Jeffrey Marvin Boyd)". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ Everett, Grayson (September 24, 2025). "Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth endorses Chris Beeker for Alabama PSC, will fight 'radical environmentalist agenda'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ↑ Zeigler, Jim (September 19, 2025). "Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorses Derek Chen for State Auditor, Chris Beeker for PSC". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Candidates". Alabama Democrats. January 8, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites
District 1
District 2
