2022 Alabama gubernatorial election
The 2022 Alabama gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Alabama.
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Incumbent Republican governor Kay Ivey took office on April 10, 2017, upon the resignation of Robert J. Bentley, and was elected to a full term at her own right in 2018. She is eligible to run for re-election for a second full term and is doing so, though she faces primary opposition. The winner of the 2022 gubernatorial election is scheduled to be sworn in on January 16, 2023.
Republican primary
Declared
- Lynda Blanchard, United States Ambassador to Slovenia (2019–2021), former candidate for U.S. Senate[1][2][3]
- Stacy Lee George, corrections officer, former county commissioner from Morgan County, former gubernatorial candidate in 2014 and 2018[4]
- Kay Ivey, incumbent Governor of Alabama[5]
- Tim James, businessman, son of former Governor Fob James and former gubernatorial candidate in 2002 and 2010[6]
- Dean Odle, nondenominational minister[7]
Republican candidates[lower-alpha 1]
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Filed paperwork
Formed exploratory committee
- Jim Zeigler, incumbent Alabama State Auditor[10][11]
Declined
- Will Ainsworth, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (seeking re-election)[12]
- Mo Brooks, U.S. Representative (running for U.S. Senate)[13]
- Steve Marshall, incumbent Attorney General of Alabama (seeking re-election)[14]
- Rick Pate, incumbent commissioner Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (seeking re-election)[14]
Endorsements
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Kay Ivey |
Tim James |
Dean Odle |
Jim Zeigler |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | August 17–18, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 4% | 3% | 9% | 9% | 34% |
Democratic primary
Declared
Potential
- Sue Bell Cobb, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and candidate for governor in 2018[18]
Declined
- Walt Maddox, mayor of Tuscaloosa and nominee for governor in 2018[19]
Independent candidates
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[21] | Solid R | October 5, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[22] | Solid R | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[23] | Safe R | September 15, 2021 |
Notes
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- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- Grass, Jonathan (December 7, 2021). "Blanchard drops Senate bid, enters governor's race". WSFA-12. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Moon, Josh (November 23, 2021). "Blanchard doesn't shy away from governor's race rumors, Trump endorsement". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- "Alabama GOP Senate candidate Lynda Blanchard to switch races and run for Governor". CNN. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "Stacy Lee George - Candidate For 2022 Alabama Governor Election". Bama Politics. August 19, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- Axelrod, Tal (May 2, 2021). "Alabama's GOP Gov. Kay Ivey to seek reelection". The Hill.
- Chandler, Kim (December 6, 2021). "Alabama Gov. Ivey draws challengers in 2022 GOP primary". Associated Press. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- Burkhalter, Eddie (July 2, 2021). "Gov. Kay Ivey has raised more than $1.2 million in re-election bid". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- "Lynda Blanchard officially announces candidacy for governor". 1819 News. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- Brooks, Graham (February 28, 2019). "PROFILE: Lew Burdette: A Survivor's Story". Shelby County Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- Lawson, Brian (December 6, 2021). "Gov. Ivey faces growing list of potential reelection challengers". WHNT-TV. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- "Jim Zeigler considering 'exploratory' effort for Alabama governor in 2022". Yellowhammer News. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- "Will Ainsworth says he won't run for governor against Kay Ivey". al. April 2, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- "Mo Brooks announces candidacy for U.S. Senate". al. March 22, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- https://www.al.com/news/2021/06/alabama-2022-election-can-anyone-challenge-gov-kay-ivey.html
- https://www.alreporter.com/2021/07/01/alabama-forestry-association-endorses-kay-ivey/
- https://www.alreporter.com/2021/06/29/business-councils-progresspac-endorses-ivey-for-re-election/
- https://yellowhammernews.com/manufacture-alabama-endorses-kay-ivey-for-governor/
- https://www.alreporter.com/2021/06/16/christopher-countryman-launches-2022-gubernatorial-campaign/
- "Walt Maddox: 'I have NO plans to run' for governor in 2022". CBS 42. July 17, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- "Independent Candidate from Enterprise Jumps into Governor's Race". Alabama News Network. June 3, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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