Steve Marshall picks up endorsement from Alabama law enforcement coalition in race for U.S. Senate

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July 29, 2025

As the election for one of Alabama’s two U.S. Senate seats draws closer, the leading candidate has just earned a significant endorsement from an impressive coalition of law enforcement officials.

On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that 27 Alabama sheriffs and 23 district attorneys representing 33 counties have officially backed his run for the office.

“The courageous men and women who serve in law enforcement and as prosecutors of violent criminals deserve our complete support – now more than ever,” said Marshall. “As Alabama’s Attorney General, I have worked in partnership with our law enforcement officials across the state to keep our streets safe. Those who protect our families and neighborhoods know that I will always have their back in the United States Senate.”

Sheriffs and district attorneys from the group lauded Marshall’s experience and unwavering support for law enforcement across the state during his time in Montgomery.

“Law enforcement officials know that Attorney General Steve Marshall has always had our backs,” said Kevin Turner, a 33-year law enforcement official and current Madison County Sheriff. “We stand with him because he’ll be a leading voice for law and order and continue to support us in the U.S. Senate.”

District Attorney Chris Connolly of Lauderdale County believes that Marshall will be a true advocate for ideals valued by Alabamians.

“I am proud to endorse Steve Marshall for the U.S. Senate,” Connolly said. “Attorney General Steve Marshall has been a tremendous partner for our district attorneys and law enforcement, and I have no doubt that he will continue to fight for our Alabama values in Washington D.C. as our next United States Senator.”

Sheriff Mason Bynum of Dale County praised the Attorney General’s long-time support of officials in Alabama’s more rural areas.

“As Attorney General, Steve Marshall has always stood shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement,” said Bynum. “But just as important to me, Steve understands the unique challenges facing our small towns and rural communities. I know he will be a relentless fighter for all Alabamians in Washington. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Steve Marshall as our next United States Senator.”

Officials in the coalition endorsing Marshall include:

Rob Abernathy, Tuscaloosa County, Sheriff
Bill Adair, Walker County, District Attorney
Kirke Adams, Geneva and Dale County, District Attorney
R Scott Anderson, Morgan County, District Attorney
Keith Blackwood, Mobile County, District Attorney
Jennifer Bray, Marshall County, District Attorney
Rob Broussard, Madison County, District Attorney
Paul Burch Jr, Mobile County, Sheriff
Mason Bynum, Dale County, Sheriff
Chris Connolly, Lauderdale County, District Attorney
Bill Franklin, Elmore County, Sheriff
Steve Giddens, Talladega County, District Attorney
Joe Hamilton, Lauderdale County, Sheriff
Andy Hamlin, Pickens, Lamar, and Fayette County, District Attorney
Lynn Hammond, Cleburne County, District Attorney
Lyle Harmon, St. Clair County, District Attorney
Mark Harrell, Autauga County, Sheriff
Tony Helms, Geneva County, Sheriff
Jonathon Horton, Etowah County, Sheriff
Hal Hughston III, Colbert County, District Attorney
Heath Jackson, Escambia County, Sheriff
Erek Jett, Lawrence County, District Attorney
Brian C.T. Jones, Limestone County, District Attorney
Jay Jones, Lee County, Sheriff
Jimmy Kilgore, Talladega County, Sheriff
Terry Mears, Crenshaw County, Sheriff
Josh McLaughlin, Limestone County, Sheriff
Bill Murray, St. Clair County, Sheriff
Jeff Nelson, Chambers County, Sheriff
Shannon Oliver, Franklin County, Sheriff
Jason Pierce, Jackson County, District Attorney
Ron Puckett, Morgan County, Sheriff
CJ Robinson, Chilton, Autauga, and Elmore County, District Attorney
John Samaniego, Shelby County, Sheriff
John Sharon, Chilton County, Sheriff
Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County, Sheriff
Phil Simms, Marshall County, Sheriff
DeWayne Smith, Clarke County, Sheriff
Summer Summerford, Cherokee and DeKalb County, District Attorney
James Tarbox, Pike and Coffee County, District Attorney
Charlotte Tesmer, Butler and Crenshaw County, District Attorney
Blake Turman, Covington County, Sheriff
Kevin Turner, Madison County, Sheriff
Donald Valenza, Houston County, Sheriff
Jessica Ventierre, Lee County, Sheriff
Jody Wade, Bibb County, Sheriff
Nick Welden, DeKalb County, Sheriff
Jody Willoughby, Etowah County Sheriff
Stephen Winters, Choctaw, Clarke and Washington County, District Attorney
Robert Wilters, Baldwin County, District Attorney

In late May, Marshall joined the race shortly after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced a bid to become Alabama’s next governor. In the first month of his campaign alone, Marshall reportedly raised over $400,000 in contributions.

The primary election for the seat is scheduled for May 19.

Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten