2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election
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The 2026 Alabama Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two associate members of the Alabama Public Service Commission to four-year terms. Primary elections will be held on May 19, 2026.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Gentry, Cullman County Sheriff (2014–present)[2]
- Jeremy Oden, incumbent commissioner[3]
Endorsements
Matt Gentry
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Matt Gentry (R) | $588,921 | $100,000 | $359,542 | $329,379 | |
| Jeremy Oden (R) | $675,013 | $35,797 | $227,013 | $114,628 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jeremy Oden |
Matt Gentry |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alabama Poll[8] | December 15, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeremy Oden (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Matt Gentry | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- James O. Gordon, chiropractor and former state representative from the 98th district (2006–2010)[9]
- John Northrop, educator and journalist[10]
- Jeff Ramsey, electrician and social media personality[9]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| James Gordon (D) | $4,797 | $12,300 | $24,006 | $-6,909 | |
| John Northrop (D) | $9,687 | $0 | $6,858 | $2,829 | |
| Jeff Ramsey (D) | $1,295 | $0 | $291 | $1,004 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James O. Gordon | |||
| Democratic | John Northrop | |||
| Democratic | Jeff Ramsey | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Place 2
Interim appointment
Incumbent commissioner Chris Beeker Jr. resigned in September 2024 over health concerns. Governor Kay Ivey appointed his son, Chris Beeker III, as the replacement commissioner.[11][12]
Appointee
- Chris Beeker III, former USDA Rural Development Director for Alabama, and son of former commissioner Chris Beeker Jr.[13]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Priscilla Andrews, candidate for Houston County Commission in 2022[14]
- Chris Beeker III, incumbent commissioner[15]
- Brent Woodall, attorney and candidate for Place 1 in 2022[16]
- Jim Zeigler, former state auditor (2015–2023) and former member of the PSC (1974–1978)[17]
Withdrawn
- Jeffrey M. Boyd, former member of the Orange Beach City Council and candidate for mayor in 2025[18]
Endorsements
Chris Beeker III
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Priscilla Andrews (R) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Chris Beeker III (R) | $232,550 | $0 | $95,278 | $127,271 | |
| Brent Woodall (R) | $15,450 | $0 | $7,482 | $7,967 | |
| Jim Zeigler (R) | $22,600 | $500 | $3,930 | $19,169 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Beeker (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Priscilla Andrews | |||
| Republican | Jeffrey M. Boyd | |||
| Republican | Brent Woodall | |||
| Republican | Jim Zig Zeigler | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sheila McNeil, chair of the Madison County Democratic Party[21]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Other receipts | Spent | Cash on hand | |
| Sheila McNeil (D) | $2,884 | $2,600 | $3,945 | $1,539 | |
| Source: Alabama FCPA[7] | |||||
