A lesser-known name among voters, well known to Alabama political and legal circles, is a presumptive candidate for Attorney General in 2026, according to a flyer obtained by Yellowhammer News this week.
Katherine Robertson, longtime Chief Counsel to current Attorney General Steve Marshall, was also in North Alabama for a speaking engagement with the Marshall County GOP Women on Thursday.
But according to Robertson, she hasn’t made anything official yet, and is focused on the work currently before her in the AG’s office.
“Right now, I am focused on getting the Speedy Trial Act passed for the families in our state who have waited too long for justice,” Robertson told Yellowhammer News. “Once the legislature concludes its session, there will be more time to reflect on what’s next and how I can best serve the people of Alabama.”
According to the flyer, “Robertson is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 election cycle,” and includes praise from Steve Marshall, pulled from a 2017 announcement about her appointment to the role of chief counsel.
Originally from Dallas County, Robertson has been making visits to Republican groups throughout the state.
“A graduate of both the University of Alabama and Auburn University, Robertson’s political dynamism will make an interesting case to voters if she takes that show on the road, which would also bring to bear experience at the federal level working for former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and on his Judiciary Committee portfolio while in the U.S. Senate,” we wrote in 2024.
Candidates eyeing the 2026 Alabama Republican primary officially begin fundraising efforts in May of this year, one year prior to the primary election date.
Qualifying for Republican candidates opens in early January with a deadline in early February 2026, allowing for potential candidates like Robertson several months following the current legislative session to finalize decisions and prepare for formal entry into what could shape up to be a competitive primary field.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
