Alabama New South Alliance Announces Key Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Primary Election

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Members of the Alabama New South Alliance (ANSA), an organization closely aligned with the Alabama New South Coalition, convened Saturday, April 11, 2026, for their Spring Endorsement Convention, signaling a coordinated push to influence the upcoming primary elections across the state.

The convention was held at the Maggie Street Dream Center, where attendees heard from a wide range of candidates seeking statewide and local offices. The gathering brought together representatives from multiple counties, reflecting ANSA’s expanding grassroots network and its role in shaping political momentum within Alabama.

Following candidate presentations and deliberations, ANSA formally announced its slate of endorsements for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. The group backed several prominent and emerging Democratic candidates across key statewide and legislative races.

For governor, ANSA endorsed former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, positioning him as its top choice to lead the state. In the lieutenant governor’s race, the organization selected State Representative Phillip Ensler.

In the race for the U.S. Senate, ANSA endorsed Everett Wess, while its picks for the Alabama Public Service Commission include James O. Gordon for Place No. 1 and Shelia McNeil for Place No. 2.

Additional statewide endorsements include Violet Edwards for State Auditor and former Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. For the judiciary, ANSA endorsed Ashleigh Dunham for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

At the congressional level, Lee McInnis received the endorsement for Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. In state legislative races, ANSA backed Curtis Travis for House District 72 and Kelvin Lawrence for House District 69.

ANSA leaders emphasized that the organization’s county chapters will continue the endorsement process at the local level, selecting candidates for county offices and other community-based positions in the coming weeks.

The Spring Endorsement Convention underscores ANSA’s growing influence in Alabama politics as the primary election approaches, with the organization aiming to mobilize voters and unify support behind its endorsed candidates across the state.