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Manufacture Alabama announces endorsements for 2026 state appellate court races

Manufacture Alabama revealed its judicial endorsements, supporting incumbent justices and judges across the state’s appellate courts for 2026.

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Manufacture Alabama announced Tuesday its slate of judicial endorsements for the 2026 state appellate court races.

The endorsements include:

  • Reelection of Supreme Court Justice Brad Mendheim
  • Reelection of Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw
  • Reelection of Court of Civil Appeals Judge Ben Bowden
  • Reelection of Court of Civil Appeals Judge Matt Fridy
  • Reelection of Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Mary Windom
  • Reelection of Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Beth Kellum

“Alabama’s appellate courts play a critical role in shaping the legal landscape for our citizens and businesses alike,” said Jon Barganier, president of Manufacture Alabama. “Manufacture Alabama and our member companies are proud to stand with these incumbents, who have demonstrated a strong respect for the rule of law, consistent fairness in their decisions, and a recognition of the important role business and industry play in Alabama’s economy. Their proven records give us confidence that they will continue to serve the people of Alabama with distinction.”

To learn more about Manufacture Alabama, visit: https://www.manufacturealabama.org.

The Alabama Political Reporter is a daily political news site devoted to Alabama politics. We provide accurate, reliable coverage of policy, elections and government.

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