Caroleene Dobson Enters 2026 Race for Alabama Secretary of State
Will focus on key issues of election security, business incorporation fees, audit protections
Caroleene Dobson formally launched her campaign Thursday for Alabama Secretary of State. She will be on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19. 2026.
A native of Beatrice in Monroe County, Dobson grew up on her family’s farm. She holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard College and earned her law degree from Baylor University’s School of Law.
Dobson first stepped into Alabama’s political spotlight during last year’s race for the 2nd Congressional District. Though she lost to Democrat Shomari Figures, she raised over $1.4 million and loaned more than $1.6 million to her campaign.
In her announcement, Dobson said:
“As Secretary of State, I will reduce fees on Alabama businesses, streamline services for the public, and I will never back down from the liberal activist groups who want to undermine the security of our elections.”
Dobson is currently a shareholder at Maynard Nexsen in Montgomery, and specializes in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law.
Dobson stressed the need to fortify election security:
“As a mother, I understand that without secure elections, my daughters won’t grow up in the same country that I did,” she said, citing Alabama’s strong laws but noting the need for stricter enforcement .
She plans to model Alabama’s election fraud enforcement on Florida’s system, proposing a team of dedicated investigators:
“Alabama has some of the finest law enforcement officers ... I want to enhance their ability to bring cases by having a dedicated team of election experts who can investigate voter fraud claims proactively on the ground.”
On national issues, Dobson voiced support for election reforms backed by former President Trump. She also pledged to challenge out-of-state activists in court:
“I will also leverage my legal experience to fight back against out‑of‑state activists who are constantly attempting to use the courts to undermine our election security measures.”
Her campaign promises include making Alabama a national leader in business incorporation—with same‑day services and lower fees—and implementing statewide post‑election audits:
“Small businesses, farmers, truck drivers, and others depend on timely and efficient services ... I am committed to ensuring same‑day business services ... and I have also pledged to reduce fees on businesses looking to operate in our state.”
Dobson joins State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, who entered the Secretary of State race earlier this year.
At press time, no website or social media sites for the campaign were available.
