Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) – Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell has announced he will run for Alabama attorney general in 2026.
Mitchell made the announcement Monday, shortly after resigning from the state’s high court in May. He was first elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2018.
In his statement, Mitchell described himself as a “proven conservative” and a “warrior for President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda.” He said his background as both a judge and a lawyer has prepared him to take on the role.
“I’m running for Attorney General to stop the lawlessness, restore order, and dismantle Joe Biden’s radical left wing policies,” Mitchell said. “This isn’t just my race—it’s our fight for Alabama’s future. I’ll take on the radical left, advance the Trump agenda, and never stop fighting for our state.”
Alabama’s primary election will be held on May 19, 2026.
