Six Democrats seek party’s nomination for governor

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 2,275

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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In a crowded field for the highest elected office in Alabama, Democratic voters will choose between six candidates on Tuesday in the primary election.

Pastor and engineer Will Boyd, talk show host JaMel Brown, speech therapist Yolanda Flowers, former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, business owner Chad “Chig” Martin and former state Rep. Nathan Mathis are seeking the party’s nomination.

Almost all of the candidates have run for statewide or federal office before.

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