The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor.
ProgressPAC, BCA’s political arm, announced the endorsement Thursday, citing Allen’s record on election security, fiscal responsibility, and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.
“Wes Allen understands that efficient government and a strong business climate go hand in hand,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Kevin Savoy. “As Secretary of State, he implemented key reforms like improving election security, reducing bureaucratic red tape, and cutting unnecessary spending. We are confident that he will bring similar pro-business, results-oriented leadership as Lieutenant Governor.”
Allen, who has served as Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State since 2023, has focused his tenure on election integrity reforms and limiting government bureaucracy. His work has included withdrawing Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), launching the Alabama Voter Integrity Database, and supporting legislation to require paper ballots and prohibit internet connectivity for election tabulators.
He has also backed measures to outlaw ranked-choice voting and absentee ballot harvesting, expand Alabama’s crimes of moral turpitude law, and reduce fees and reporting requirements for political candidates.
Helena Duncan, president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, said Allen’s approach aligns with the organization’s priorities.
“Wes Allen has proven himself to be a principled elected official and a steady leader,” Duncan said. “His commitment to accountability, fiscal discipline, and limited government will serve Alabama well as Lieutenant Governor.”
Allen said the endorsement reflects shared goals between his campaign and Alabama’s business community.
“I am honored to have the endorsement of the Business Council of Alabama and the thousands of small businesses and large employers that they represent,” Allen said. “We share a common goal of working each day to make Alabama the best state in the country to work, to live, and to raise a family.”
Before becoming secretary of state, Allen served as Pike County probate judge and represented his district in the Alabama House of Representatives.
