The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama announced Tuesday its endorsement of Katherine Robertson in the race for Alabama Attorney General.
“Katherine Robertson has spent nearly a decade in the Attorney General’s Office standing up for Alabama’s construction industry and fighting back against federal overreach that threatens our ability to do business,” said ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison. “She understands the challenges we face—from burdensome regulations to workforce shortages—and has a proven track record of delivering results. That’s why we’re proud to endorse her for Attorney General.”
The organization said Robertson, who currently serves as chief counsel for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, has been instrumental in securing major victories that directly benefit Alabama’s construction industry. “She played a key role in halting Biden’s federal-contractor vaccine mandate, defending workers and employers from what the state argued was unlawful government intrusion. She also helped secure victories against the Waters of the United States, WOTUS, rule and has been on the front lines opposing ESG policies that threaten the construction industry’s merit shop philosophy. Katherine is well-situated to partner with President Trump to secure wins for Alabama’s economy and for common sense,” ABC stated.
Robertson said of the endorsement, “It is a real honor to receive the endorsement of Alabama’s construction industry leaders. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office plays a key role in protecting our state’s economy, which includes our robust construction industry. I’ve been proud to use the tools of the AG’s Office to expose the sham ESG movement, to unwind oppressive regulatory schemes, and to help usher in a freer market for construction in Alabama. ABC has a deep understanding of and appreciation for their partnership with the AG’s Office and I’m grateful that the organization wants to see that partnership continue under my leadership.”
Robertson emphasized that her commitment to the construction industry is both professional and personal.
“Having grown up in rural Alabama with family roots in industries that depend on private property rights, I understand what’s at stake when the federal government tries to control how Alabamians use their land and run their businesses,” Robertson said. “During my tenure at the Attorney General’s Office, we’ve played a consequential role in thwarting onerous federal policies imposed by a hostile administration and now working with the Trump Administration to reset the regulatory landscape in a way that will allow the construction industry to flourish. ABC knows what they’re getting with my leadership—they know I have no plans of slowing down.”
The construction industry is critical to Alabama’s economy, and ABC said its endorsement underscores the importance of having an attorney general who understands the legal and regulatory challenges facing this vital sector.
“At ABC, we like proven leaders, and Katherine Robertson has proven she can deliver results for Alabama’s construction industry,” Harrison added. “She’s fought against government-mandated project labor agreements, stood up to EPA overreach, and defended the religious freedom of federal contractors. She simply gets us and understands our industry.”
Robertson is a Selma native and eighth-generation Dallas County resident who graduated from Auburn University before earning her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. She lives in Birmingham with her husband, Ryan, and their two children.
Robertson is seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general in the May 19, 2026 primary election.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama represents the state’s merit-shop construction industry, which creates 200,000 jobs and accounts for 5 percent of the state’s economic output.
