Doug Jones, Phillip Ensler propose overhaul of Alabama lieutenant governor’s role

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 885

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

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The Alabama lieutenant governor has a dwindling number of powers. The Democratic nominees on the top of November’s ballot want to change that.

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the party’s nominee for governor, announced Wednesday that he plans to work with the Legislature to introduce a constitutional amendment to reorganize the state government, if elected, hearkening back to efforts made over two decades ago to redefine the office.

“It’s almost like the lieutenant governor is …

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