Katherine Robertson to run for Alabama attorney general
Robertson, a Republican, announced her candidacy during an event in Birmingham with Marshall. Marshall endorsed Robertson in the race to replace him when he leaves office.
'Alabama needs a proven fighter who will harness the power of the attorney general's office to protect our communities and uphold our values,' Robertson said in her announcement. She described herself as a steadfast supporter of Donald Trump and vowed to fight what she called the 'fanatical left.'
A growing field is seeking the office of attorney general which is open in the 2026 election. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell and Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey are also running for attorney general. Mitchell resigned from the Supreme Court earlier this year.
Robertson, speaking by telephone, said she her experience makes her the best person for the job. She said the office of attorney general is more complex than many people realize.
The attorney general serves as the state's top law enforcement officer. Robertson has served as Marshall's chief counsel since 2017.
'My priorities will be to continue to make sure that we are the voice for law enforcement and crime victims in our state and that we keep Alabama in a lead position in the national conversation,' Robertson said.
During Marshall's tenure, the attorney general's office banded with other Republican-led states in filing lawsuits challenging multiple Biden administration policies. The office also successfully defended the state's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Robertson said she believes the office 'reset the conversation on public safety.'
Before joining the attorney general's office, Robertson served as legislative counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for then-U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. She also worked in the intergovernmental and public liaison office at the U.S. Department of Justice
Marshall cannot seek another term because of term limits.
Marshall is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor instead of seeking another term in the Senate.
The party primaries are May 19, 2026. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
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