Alabama's lieutenant governor position is up for election this year. The race features two candidates with different views on how to lead the state. The lieutenant governor serves as president of the Alabama Senate and helps assign committees.
John Wahl
John Wahl is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in Alabama. He formerly served as the chair of the Alabama Republican Party from 2021 to 2026. He won the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor over current Secretary of State Wes Allen in an August runoff election. On his website, he says he supports defending Alabamians' First and Second Amendment rights, supporting veterans, and holding criminals accountable. President Trump endorsed Wahl, saying he has his "complete and total endorsement."
Phillip Ensler
Phillip Ensler is the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. He's served in the Alabama House since 2022, when he defeated incumbent Republican Charlotte Meadows. Ensler won the Democratic nomination over Darryl D. Perryman, after previously serving as a Senior Policy Advisor in the city of Montgomery. In the Legislature, Ensler supported legislation that made Glock switches a state crime. On his website, he prioritizes fixing healthcare in the state, universal pre-K, and a moratorium on data centers.
Conclusion
In the latest Cygnal poll, Wahl leads Ensler 50% to 34% in this intriguing race for the Senate's top official.
