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AJ McCarron Launches Bid for Alabama Lieutenant Governor

The former Alabama quarterback says Charlie Kirk's assassination pushed him to enter a crowded GOP primary.

Overview

  • He unveiled the bid in a YouTube video, casting himself as a political outsider motivated by Charlie Kirk's September assassination.
  • The Republican primary field already features Secretary of State Wes Allen, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate and several other candidates.
  • The primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
  • McCarron highlighted his past endorsement of Donald Trump and said he would work with Tommy Tuberville if Tuberville becomes governor.
  • The Mobile native is a first-time candidate best known for leading Alabama to back-to-back national championships and later playing in the NFL and UFL.