2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election
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The 2026 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. The primary election will be held on May 19. Two-term incumbent Rick Pate is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Corey Hill, mayor of Douglas[2]
- Christina Woerner McInnis, farmer and businesswoman[3]
- Jack Williams, state senator from the 34th district (2018–present)[4]
Endorsements
Corey Hill
- Organizations
Christina Woerner McInnis
- Organizations
Jack Williams
Fundraising
In the first month of fundraising, McInnis raised over $100,000, more than what other candidates had reported.[11]
| Campaign finance reports as of May 1, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Corey Hill (R) | $320,915 | $40,000 | $209,532 | $151,382 | |
| Christina Woerner McInnis (R) | $358,412 | $525,000 | $736,006 | $118,856 | |
| Jack Williams (R) | $626,175 | $250,683 | $495,931 | $380,926 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[12] | |||||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Corey Hill |
Christina Woerner McInnis |
Jack Williams |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alabama Poll[13] | March 22–24, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 75% |
| The Alabama Poll[14] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 6% | 5% | 10% | 79% |
| The Alabama Poll[15] | August 24–26, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 6% | 7% | 10% | 77% |
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Hill | McInnis | Williams | |||||
| 1[16] | January 15, 2026 | Auburn University Department of Agriculture | Mykel Taylor | N/A | P | P | P |
| 2[17] | April 9, 2026 | Eastern Shore Republican Women | N/A | Rumble | P | P | A |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Corey Hill | |||
| Republican | Christina Woerner McInnis | |||
| Republican | Jack Williams | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ron Sparks, former commissioner and nominee for governor in 2010[18]
Not qualified
- Deidra Willis, businesswoman and candidate for Alabama Senate in 2018[19]
Endorsements
Deidra Willis (did not file)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 1, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Ron Sparks (D) | $85,125 | $5,000 | $8,993 | $81,131 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[12] | |||||
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear