2026 Alabama Republican Party chairmanship election
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March 7, 2026
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The 2026 Alabama Republican Party chairmanship election will be held on March 7, 2026, to elect the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Vice chairman Joan Reynolds was appointed to the position in January 2026, following the resignation of John Wahl to run for lieutenant governor. She is running for a full term in office.
Background
John Wahl stepped down as party chair following his decision to run for lieutenant governor on January 23, 2026.[1] Vice chairman Joan Reynolds was appointed to the position later that day. She also led the Shelby County Republican Party at the time she was appointed.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Stan Cooke, pastor[3]
- Joan Reynolds, incumbent chairman[4]
- Scott Stadthagen, majority leader of the Alabama House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 9th district (2019–present)[5]
Campaign
Reynolds announced her campaign for a full term in office in February following her appointment. In her statement, she pointed out her work in Shelby and Butler County.[6] On February 12, 1819 News reported that rumors were circulating that Stadthagen may be ousted from his position as majority leader.[7] He announced that he would take a leave of absence from his position as he ran for party chair.[8]
References
- ^ Chapopco, Ralph (January 27, 2026). "Former Alabama GOP chair John Wahl announces lieutenant governor run". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Conlon, Riley (January 23, 2026). "Joan Reynolds named Alabama GOP chairman after John Wahl files for lieutenant governor race". WVTM. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (February 13, 2026). "'Our party belongs to the people': Stan Cooke running for Alabama Republican Party chairman". 1819 News. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (February 9, 2026). "Joan Reynolds announces run to continue serving as Alabama Republican Party Chairman in elected term". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (February 10, 2026). "House Majority Leader Stadthagen to run for ALGOP chairman". 1819 News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (February 9, 2026). "Joan Reynolds running to continue as Alabama Republican Party chairman". 1819 News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Baker, Trent (February 12, 2026). "PSC bill on the brink: Emergency House GOP caucus meeting called as legislature ends week". 1819 News. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (February 12, 2026). "Scott Stadthagen taking 'leave of absence' as House majority leader, Chip Brown named interim". 1819 News. Retrieved 13 February 2026.