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Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 House, Senate endorsements

The real estate group backed dozens of legislative candidates, saying they supported property rights, small businesses and a stable Alabama housing market.

Alabama Realtors

The Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee, ARPAC, the political arm of the Alabama Association of Realtors, announced endorsements this week for House and Senate seats in the Republican and Democratic primaries scheduled for May 19.

“The endorsed candidates are deeply connected to their districts and understand how decisions made in the Legislature impact Alabama property owners, families and communities,” ARPAC Board of Trustees Chair Sherri McCollum said.

“Candidates earn ARPAC support by demonstrating a commitment to protecting property rights, supporting small businesses and advancing policies that keep Alabama’s real estate market strong and stable,” Alabama Realtors Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Walker said. “We are confident these candidates will provide the leadership needed to keep Alabama’s communities growing and our economy moving forward.”

The ARPAC-endorsed candidates for Alabama Senate seats are:

  • District 1: Tim Melson
  • District 2: John Roberts
  • District 3:  Arthur Orr
  • District 4: Garlan Gudger
  • District 5: Matt Woods
  • District 6: Larry Stutts
  • District 7: Sam Givhan
  • District 8: Steve Livingston
  • District 9: Wes Kitchens
  • District 10: Andrew Jones
  • District 11: Lance Bell
  • District 12: Keith Kelley
  • District 13: Randy Price
  • District 14: April Weaver
  • District 15: Dan Roberts
  • District 16: Jabo Waggoner
  • District 17: Shay Shelnutt
  • District 18: Rodger Smitherman
  • District 19: Merika Coleman
  • District 20: Linda Coleman-Madison
  • District 21: Gerald Allen
  • District 22: Greg Albritton
  • District 23: Robert Stewart
  • District 24: Bobby Singleton
  • District 25: Kirk Hatcher
  • District 26: Will Barfoot
  • District 27: Jay Hovey
  • District 28: Billy Beasley
  • District 29: Donnie Chesteen
  • District 30: Clyde Chambliss
  • District 31: Josh Carnley
  • District 32: Chris Elliott
  • District 33: Vivian Figures
  • District 35: David Sessions

The ARPAC-endorsed candidates for Alabama House seats are:

  • District 1: Phillip Pettus
  • District 2: Ben Harrison
  • District 3: Kerry “Bubba” Underwood
  • District 4: Parker Moore
  • District 5: Danny Crawford
  • District 6: Andy Whitt
  • District 7: Ernie Yarbrough
  • District 8: Patrick Johnson
  • District 9: Scott Stadthagen
  • District 10: Marilyn Lands
  • District 11: Heath Albright
  • District 12: Cindy Myrex
  • District 13: Greg Barnes
  • District 14: Tim Wadsworth
  • District 15: Leigh Hulsey
  • District 16: Bryan Brinyark
  • District 18: Jamie Kiel
  • District 19: Laura Hall
  • District 20: James Lomax
  • District 21: Rex Reynolds
  • District 22: Ritchie Whorton
  • District 23: Mike Kirkland
  • District 24: Nathaniel Ledbetter
  • District 25: Phillip Rigsby
  • District 26: Brock Colvin
  • District 27: Jeana Ross
  • District 28: Mack Butler
  • District 29: Mark Gidley
  • District 30: Craig Lipscomb
  • District 31: Troy Stubbs
  • District 32: Debra Foster
  • District 33: Ben Robbins
  • District 34: David Standridge
  • District 35: Steve Hurst
  • District 36: Randy Wood
  • District 38: Kristen Nelson
  • District 39: Ginny Shaver
  • District 40: Chad Robertson
  • District 41: Corely Ellis
  • District 42: Van Smith
  • District 43: Arnold Mooney
  • District 44: Danny Garrett
  • District 45: Susan DuBose
  • District 46: David Faulkner
  • District 47: Mike Shaw
  • District 48: Jim Carns
  • District 49: Russell Bedsole
  • District 50: Bill Morris
  • District 51: Allen Treadaway
  • District 52: Kelvin Datcher
  • District 53: Anthony Daniels
  • District 54: Neil Rafferty
  • District 55: Travis Hendrix
  • District 56: Ontario Tillman
  • District 57: Patrick Sellers
  • District 58: Rolanda Hollis
  • District 59: Mary Moore
  • District 60: Juandalynn Givan
  • District 61: Ron Bolton
  • District 62: Bill Lamb
  • District 63: Norman Crow
  • District 64: Donna Givens
  • District 66: Alan Baker
  • District 67: Prince Chestnut
  • District 68: Thomas Jackson
  • District 69: Kelvin Lawrence
  • District 70: Christopher England
  • District 71: A.J. McCampbell
  • District 72: Curtis Travis
  • District 73: Kenneth Paschal
  • District 74: Austin Smith
  • District 75: Reed Ingram
  • District 76: Penni McClammy
  • District 77: Tashina Morris
  • District 78: Kenyatte Hassell
  • District 79: Joe Lovvorn
  • District 80: Chris Blackshear
  • District 81: Ed Oliver
  • District 82: Pebblin Warren
  • District 83: Jeremy Gray
  • District 84: Berry Forte
  • District 85: Rick Rehm
  • District 86: Paul Lee
  • District 87: Jeff Sorrells
  • District 88: Jerry Starnes
  • District 89: Marcus Paramore
  • District 90: Chris Sells
  • District 92: Matthew Hammett
  • District 93: Steve Clouse
  • District 94: Jennifer Fidler
  • District 95: Frances Holk-Jones
  • District 96: Matt Simpson
  • District 97: Adline Clarke
  • District 98: Napoleon Bracy
  • District 99: Sam Jones
  • District 100: Mark Shirey
  • District 101: Chris Pringle
  • District 102: Shane Stringer
  • District 103: Barbara Drummond
  • District 104: Margie Wilcox 
  • District 105: Chip Brown 

The National Association of Realtors endorsed the following candidates:

  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 2: Shomari Figures 
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 3: Mike Rogers
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 4: Robert Aderholt
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 5: Dale Strong
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 6: Gary Palmer
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 7: Terri Sewell

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