AG Candidate Responds After Stalker’s Guilty Plea: “Courage Will Guide My Campaign”
In her statement, McInnis said the experience revealed both the dangers of political life and the strength she draws from her family and community.
Baldwin County, AL - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries candidate Christina Woerner McInnis issued a stirring statement today following the sentencing of her stalker, marking a somber moment that has reshaped both her personal and political journey.
Clate Clark pleaded guilty this week to stalking and harassment charges in Baldwin County after a months-long ordeal during which he targeted McInnis and other women with dozens of fake online profiles. The harassment included threats and intimidation, prompting coordinated investigations by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the Orange Beach Police Department, and the FBI. Clark was sentenced to 90 days in jail with stipulations, and McInnis secured a restraining order to protect herself and her family.
In her statement, McInnis said the experience revealed both the dangers of political life and the strength she draws from her family and community.
“Politics — the good, the bad… and the ugly. Today was ugly,” McInnis said. “A predator threatened me and my children. And now I’ve learned he has done the same to many other women. I chose to protect my children — and hopefully prevent more victims. In Alabama, you cannot threaten others and walk away from it.”
She went on to thank law enforcement agencies for their work: “Thank you to all those that poured their talents and resources into the last couple months protecting and serving to assist me and my family.”
McInnis has pledged that her campaign will continue forward with resilience and courage. She has framed this difficult chapter not merely as a personal victory, but as a broader reminder that threats and harassment will not silence women in leadership.
A businesswoman and farmer from Baldwin County, McInnis entered the 2026 race earlier this year, positioning herself as a champion for rural communities and family farms. Her platform focuses on modernizing Alabama agriculture, fostering agribusiness growth, and preparing the state’s farming sector for future challenges.
With the stalking case now resolved, McInnis has made clear that courage—not fear—will guide her campaign.
