The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Katherine Robertson in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General on Tuesday.

ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison said the organization supports Robertson because of her years of legal work on issues that directly impact contractors.

“Katherine Robertson has spent nearly a decade in the Attorney General’s Office standing up for Alabama’s construction industry and fighting back against federal overreach that threatens our ability to do business,” Harrison said.

“She understands the challenges we face—from burdensome regulations to workforce shortages—and has a proven track record of delivering results. That’s why we’re proud to endorse her for Attorney General.”

Robertson currently serves as Chief Counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

In recent years, she has been involved in key legal actions tied to the construction sector, including efforts to block the federal contractor vaccine mandate and challenges to the Waters of the United States rule. She has also helped lead Alabama’s pushback against ESG policies.

“It is a real honor to receive the endorsement of Alabama’s construction industry leaders,” Robertson said.

“The Alabama Attorney General’s Office plays a key role in protecting our state’s economy, which includes our robust construction industry. I’ve been proud to use the tools of the AG’s Office to expose the sham ESG movement, to unwind oppressive regulatory schemes, and to help usher in a freer market for construction in Alabama.”

Robertson added that her background gives her a personal understanding of the stakes for Alabama businesses.

“Having grown up in rural Alabama with family roots in industries that depend on private property rights, I understand what’s at stake when the federal government tries to control how Alabamians use their land and run their businesses,” she said.

“During my tenure at the Attorney General’s Office, we’ve played a consequential role in thwarting onerous federal policies imposed by a hostile administration and now working with the Trump Administration to reset the regulatory landscape in a way that will allow the construction industry to flourish.”

According to ABC, Alabama’s construction sector supports about 200,000 jobs and accounts for roughly 5% of the state’s economic output.

“At ABC, we like proven leaders, and Katherine Robertson has proven she can deliver results for Alabama’s construction industry,” Harrison added.

A Selma native, Robertson is an Auburn University graduate and earned her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. She lives in Birmingham with her husband, Ryan, and their two children. She is seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general in the May 19, 2026 primary.

Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].