Question 1

Who should I vote for in Alabama in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 17 Alabama races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Alabama Senate?

Accepted Answer

Barry Moore has the strongest record in the Alabama U.S. Senate race. Barry Moore scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Everett Wess at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Barry Moore's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Everett Wess's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Alabama Governor?

Accepted Answer

Doug Jones has the strongest record in the Alabama governor's race. Doug Jones scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tommy Tuberville at 46, as of October 6, 2026. Doug Jones's highest marks are accountability and roots in the constituency. Tommy Tuberville's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Alabama Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Katherine Robertson has the strongest record in the Alabama attorney general race. Katherine Robertson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jeff McLaughlin at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Katherine Robertson's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Jeff McLaughlin's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Alabama Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the Alabama secretary of state race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Caroleene Dobson (7 of 15 criteria) and Wayne Rogers (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Alabama State Auditor?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Sorrell has the strongest record in the Alabama state auditor race. Andrew Sorrell scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Violet Edwards at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Andrew Sorrell's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Violet Edwards's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Alabama State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

Young Boozer has the strongest record in the Alabama state treasurer race. Young Boozer scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Young Boozer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Rosilyn Houston (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in Alabama Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Phillip Ensler has the strongest record in the Alabama lieutenant governor race. Phillip Ensler scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John Wahl at 50, as of October 6, 2026. Phillip Ensler's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries?

Accepted Answer

Ron Sparks has the strongest record in the Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries race. Ron Sparks scores 72 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Corey Hill at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Ron Sparks's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Corey Hill's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1?

Accepted Answer

Matt Gentry has the strongest record in the Alabama public service commission, place 1 race. Matt Gentry scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of James O. Gordon at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Matt Gentry's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. James O. Gordon's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2?

Accepted Answer

Jim Zeigler has the strongest record in the Alabama public service commission, place 2 race. Jim Zeigler scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jim Zeigler's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Sheila McNeil (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in AL-01?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Carl has the strongest record in Alabama's 1st Congressional District. Jerry Carl scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Clyde Jones at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Jerry Carl's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Clyde Jones's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in AL-02?

Accepted Answer

Rhett Marques has the strongest record in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Rhett Marques scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Shomari Figures at 60, as of October 6, 2026. Rhett Marques's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Shomari Figures's highest marks are courage and accountability. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in AL-03?

Accepted Answer

Mike Rogers has the strongest record in Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. Mike Rogers scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Lee McInnis at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Rogers's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lee McInnis's highest marks are accountability and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in AL-04?

Accepted Answer

Robert Aderholt has the strongest record in Alabama's 4th Congressional District. Robert Aderholt scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Robert Aderholt's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Amanda Pusczek (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in AL-05?

Accepted Answer

Dale Strong has the strongest record in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Dale Strong scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Dale Strong's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Andrew Sneed (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in AL-06?

Accepted Answer

Gary Palmer has the strongest record in Alabama's 6th Congressional District. Gary Palmer scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Maurice Mercer at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Gary Palmer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Maurice Mercer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in AL-07?

Accepted Answer

Terri Sewell has the strongest record in Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Terri Sewell scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Terri Sewell's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ammie Akin (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Alabama?

U.S. Senate, Alabama

Governor of Alabama

Attorney General of Alabama

Secretary of State of Alabama

State Auditor of Alabama

State Treasurer of Alabama

Lieutenant Governor of Alabama

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries of Alabama

Public Service Commission, Place 1 of Alabama

Public Service Commission, Place 2 of Alabama

U.S. House, Alabama 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Alabama 7th Congressional District