McFeeters’ challenge, submitted to the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) leadership on January 27, 2026,

McFeeters is leaning into his outsider status, contrasting his "grassroots" approach with the heavily funded campaigns of his opponents.

For Jones to bridge that gap, he appears ready to execute a strategy focused on "competence vs. embarrassment."

Those pics had to be a wake-up call for Allen—like a cold shower in January. Startling, jolting, and eye-opening. Allen already faces problems running against Rick Pate. Everybody likes the Commissioner. He is as lovable as buttered cornbread with fried chicken after Sunday go-to-meeting.

That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and when the government assumes other functions, it is usurpation and oppression.”

Kyle Sweetster, who identified as a loyal Republican for many years, has openly shared his frustrations with the party's recent path. He feels that essential values like unity and integrity have been sidelined in favor of polarizing politics. For example, on healthcare, Sweetster argues that Alabama ranks among the lowest in access, with over 800,000 residents without health insurance. This systemic issue is further compounded by a lack of focus on education and civil rights,