Building Conservative Momentum in Alabama: An Interview with Danielle Duggar ​

By Staff Writer June 06, 2026

​The path to unseating an incumbent in Alabama is rarely straightforward, but Republican nominee Danielle Duggar has proven that grassroots effort, clear messaging, and door-to-door persistence can overcome significant odds. Following her hard-fought primary victory in District 96, Duggar sat down to discuss the strategies behind her campaign, the challenges posed by external political influences, and her vision for the future of Baldwin County.

​The Grassroots Strategy: Knocking on 9,000 Doors

​Duggar’s strategy relied on a massive, hands-on campaign. By personally knocking on 4,700 doors—and overseeing a total of 9,000 door knocks with her team—she prioritized direct conversations with voters. This approach allowed her to bypass the noise of negative media and connect with constituents on their own porches to discuss the issues that matter most: taxes, health freedom, and conservative values [00:26], [01:12].

​Addressing External Influence and "Dark Money"

​A major theme of the discussion was the influence of external political action committees (PACs) on local elections. Duggar noted the influx of significant funds from entities like the American Conservative Fund, which she estimated poured at least $300,000 into supporting her opponent, often without the standard transparent financial disclosures required by Alabama state law [06:39], [07:37].

​Despite the financial disparity—her opponent’s camp spending an estimated $500,000 compared to her $137,000—Duggar emphasized that her campaign stayed focused on the truth, highlighting her opponent’s voting record on the gas tax, gun restrictions, and ethics legislation [05:37], [08:22].

​Vision for District 96: Taxes, Education, and Infrastructure

​Looking toward the general election and her potential term in the Alabama House, Duggar outlined her primary policy goals:

​Tax Relief: Duggar intends to prioritize tax cuts, specifically mentioning a potential property tax exemption for Gold Star families and a re-evaluation of the state’s gas tax [22:17].

​Infrastructure: With Baldwin County being one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, she advocates for a reallocation of gas tax revenue to ensure more funding returns to the counties and cities for local roads and infrastructure [23:40], [27:44].

​Educational Reform: As a proponent of school choice, Duggar plans to push for policies that follow the student, while working to improve communication between the state and public school systems to dispel myths regarding funding cuts [24:09], [25:56].

​Committee Work: Her top priorities for committee assignments include Health and Education, citing her decade of advocacy work and her experience as a legislative analyst [20:29].

​Uniting the Party

​Reflecting on the low turnout in the primary and the hostility she has faced from local party officials, Duggar stressed the importance of unity. She called for the local Republican Executive Committee to set aside "sour grapes" and rally behind the Republican nominee to protect conservative representation in the upcoming general election [09:25], [13:03].

​As the general election approaches, Duggar remains focused on mobilizing voters who might otherwise sit out, urging them to recognize the impact of down-ballot races in a high-turnout election year [10:45], [19:58].