DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews)- Wes Allen is the current Secretary of State of Alabama, having taken office in January 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he has a long history in public service, having previously served as the probate judge of Pike County and as a state representative in the Alabama House of Representatives.
Born in 1975, Allen attended the University of Alabama and later earned a master’s degree from Troy University. He was involved in football during his college years, playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Before becoming Secretary of State, Allen was appointed as probate judge in 2009, later winning election to the position. In 2018, he transitioned to the Alabama House, representing District 89 until 2022. He ran for Secretary of State in 2021 and won the position in the 2022 election.
As Secretary of State, Allen has emphasized election security and integrity. He made headlines by withdrawing Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), citing concerns over privacy and the use of taxpayer money. He replaced it with the Alabama Voter Integrity Database, aiming to improve voter information sharing. Allen has also supported stricter election laws, including limiting assistance with absentee ballots and expanding felon disenfranchisement. He launched a program called “Heroes at the Polls,” encouraging veterans to serve as poll workers. Today at the Houston County Republican women’s meeting he also announced his plans to run for Lieutenant Governor in 2026.
