Majority of Alabama House Republicans endorse Wes Allen for Lt. Governor in 2026

Grayson Everett

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June 10, 2025

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Tuesday that he has secured the endorsement of 39 Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives in his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026.

“I am grateful for the endorsement of so many conservative Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives,” Secretary Allen said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Hailing from all over the state, many of these legislators have worked alongside me as we fought to protect Alabama’s conservative values. These are people who know me and my work ethic and my commitment to the State of Alabama. To have them support me publicly is greatly appreciated.”

Members endorsing Allen include:

State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster)
State Rep. Bryan Brinyark (R-Samantha)
State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile)
State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City)
State Rep. Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills)
State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville)
State Rep. Danny Crawford (R-Athens)
State Rep. Brett Easterbrook (R-Fruitdale)
State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Homewood)
State Rep. Matthew Hammett (R-Dozier)
State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Odenville)
State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Mathews)
State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville)
State Rep. Mike Kirkland (R-Scottsboro)
State Rep. Bill Lamb (R-Tuscaloosa)
State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan)
State Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden)
State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville)
State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise)
State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs)
State Rep. Parker Moore (R-Decatur)
State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville)
State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan)
State Rep. Marcus Paramore (R-Troy)
State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville)
State Rep. Chad Robertson (R-Heflin)
State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville)
State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg)
State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover)
State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne)
State Rep. Ivan (Van) Smith (R-Clanton)
State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) *House Majority Leader
State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle)
State Rep. Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka)
State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris)
State Rep. Kerry (Bubba) Underwood (R-Tuscumbia)
State Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-Owens Cross Roads)
State Rep. Randy Wood (R-Anniston)
State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity)

Allen, 49, is a native of Troy and the son of State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). He holds a master’s degree from Troy University and previously served as Pike County’s Probate Judge and as a member of the Alabama House himself.

The 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary election will be held May 19, 2026.

Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.