Former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon endorsed Secretary of State Wes Allen in his bid for lieutenant governor Monday, praising Allen’s conservative record during their time serving together in the legislature.

McCutcheon, a Huntsville Republican who served as House Speaker from 2016 to 2022 and most recently as Madison County Commission Chairman before retiring last month, said Allen’s commitment to conservative values made the endorsement an easy decision.

“I worked with Wes in the legislature and I saw, first-hand, his commitment to our conservative values, fighting to pass Republican legislation and standing strong against efforts to bring the liberal agenda to Alabama’s government,” McCutcheon said. “Wes Allen has my vote and my full endorsement.”

Allen thanked McCutcheon and cited legislation the two worked on together, including a ban on transgender surgeries and hormones for minors, the state’s abortion law, and Aniah’s Law.

“His service to the state is a great example of servant leadership,” Allen said. “We are a better state because of those bills.”

Allen is running for Alabama lieutenant governor as the state’s current Secretary of State. The Republican primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026 — now 61 days away.

Sawyer Knowles is a capitol reporter for Yellowhammer News. You may contact him at [email protected].