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 will be held on May 19, 2026.[1]
Place 1
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Gentry, Cullman County Sheriff (2014–present)[2]
- Jeremy Oden, incumbent commissioner[3]
Endorsements
[edit]Matt Gentry
- Organizations
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of January 31, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Matt Gentry (R) | $417,901 | $100,000 | $224,764 | $293,137 | |
| Jeremy Oden (R) | $624,400 | $35,754 | $182,640 | $106,458 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[5] | |||||
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jeremy Oden |
Matt Gentry |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alabama Poll[6] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeremy Oden (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Matt Gentry | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- James O. Gordon, chiropractor[7]
- John Northrop, educator and journalist[8]
- Jeff Ramsey, electrician and social media personality[7]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of January 31, 2026 | |||||
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| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| John Northrop (D) | $7,221 | $0 | $3,375 | $3,847 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[5] | |||||
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James O. Gordon | |||
| Democratic | John Northrop | |||
| Democratic | Jeff Ramsey | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
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.[9][10]
Appointee
[edit]- Chris Beeker III, former USDA Rural Development Director for Alabama, and son of former commissioner Chris Beeker Jr.[11]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Priscilla Andrews, candidate for Houston County Commission in 2022[12]
- Chris Beeker III, incumbent commissioner[13]
- Jeffrey M. Boyd, former member of the Orange Beach City Council and candidate for mayor in 2025[12]
- Brent Woodall, attorney and candidate for Place 1 in 2022[14]
- Jim Zeigler, former state auditor (2015–2023) and former member of the PSC (1974–1978)[15]
Endorsements
[edit]Chris Beeker III
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of January 31, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Chris Beeker III (R) | $197,550 | $0 | $17,703 | $169,846 | |
| Brent Woodall (R) | $10,050 | $0 | $845 | $9,204 | |
| Jim Zeigler (R) | $5,000 | $500 | $0 | $5,500 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[5] | |||||
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Beeker (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Priscilla Andrews | |||
| Republican | Jeffrey M. Boyd | |||
| Republican | Brent Woodall | |||
| Republican | Jim Zig Zeigler | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Sheila D. McNeil, chair of the Madison County Democratic Party[18]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of January 31, 2026 | |||||
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| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Sheila McNeil (D) | $0 | $2,600 | $2,239 | $360 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[5] | |||||
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.
- ^ a b Zeigler, Jim (October 1, 2025). "ALFA makes endorsements in 2026 Alabama statewide races". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Political Race Search". Alabama FCPA. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Poor, Jeff (January 6, 2026). "Alabama Poll: Undecideds outpace field in statewide GOP primary races". 1819 News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Blevins, Sherri (July 14, 2025). "Chris Beeker III announces bid for full term on Alabama Public Service Commission". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (June 22, 2025). "Brent Woodall running for Public Service Commission again in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (January 23, 2026). "Former State Auditor Jim Zeigler qualifies for Public Service Commission run". 1819 News. Retrieved January 23, 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
