With Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl stepping aside, the Alabama Republican Party announced Friday that Vice Chairman Joan Reynolds will assume the role of chairman, effective immediately.
The Alabama Republican Party said it remains focused and fully operational as it prepares for a pivotal 2026 election cycle. “With a seasoned leader like Joan Reynolds at the helm—backed by an experienced and battle-tested staff—Republicans across Alabama can rest assured that the Party won’t skip a beat,” the Party stated.
Chairman Reynolds is said to bring “a deep well of experience and a proven track record of success to the position.” A long-serving member of the ALGOP Steering Committee, she has held key leadership positions including Party Finance chairman and, most recently, vice chairman, elected by the State Executive Committee in 2023.
She currently serves as chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party—a position she has held for the nearly 12 years—and previously led the Butler County GOP. Additionally, she had the honor of representing Alabama on the Platform Committee at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Chairman Reynolds is also the founder and head of the Mighty Alabama Strike Force, a nationally recognized grassroots organization that has mobilized thousands of volunteers from Alabama to knock on doors and turn out the vote in critical battleground states. Most recently, the Strike Force played a role in turning Georgia red for President Trump in 2024. Their impact has been so strong that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin personally credited the group with helping him secure his own victory.
“Joan Reynolds is one of the most effective leaders in the Alabama Republican Party and one of the most respected Republican grassroots organizers in the country,” said ALGOP Chief of Staff Shannon Whitt. “She knows the organization inside and out and has been a trusted part of our operations for years. The Party is in excellent hands.”
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue the important work our Party has been doing under Chairman Wahl’s leadership,” said Reynolds. “We’re entering a critical election cycle, and I want our members, donors, and candidates to know that we are focused, organized, and ready. We have a strong team in place, and I’m looking forward to building on our momentum and securing Republican victories up and down the ballot in 2026.”
