Republicans hold on to Alabama state offices, but by reduced margins

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,095

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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Alabama Republicans won most statewide office contests Tuesday, though their margins were smaller than four years ago.

Former Republican Party Chair John Wahl won the Lieutenant Governor’s race after he received 911,304 votes, about 54.3% of the electorate, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. Former Rep. Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, garnered 765,203, about 45.6% of the total vote.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, a Republican, is term-limited and could not seek …

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