Christina Woerner McInnis Responds Following Guilty Plea in Baldwin County Stalking Case

Christina Woerner McInnis, candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, spoke publicly today after her stalker, Clate Clark Jr., pled guilty to stalking and harassment charges. Clark admitted to creating more than 27 fake profiles used to harass and threaten McInnis, her children, and other women over a six-month period. The case drew the involvement of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Orange Beach Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Clark received a 90-day sentence with stipulations, and McInnis has secured a restraining order to protect her family. At today's press conference, McInnis addressed the media, sharing:

"Over the past several months, my daughters and I were subjected to repeated harassment and stalking by an individual who created dozens of fake accounts to target us and other women. This has been a painful chapter for my family, but today justice is being served. With his guilty plea, the message is clear: in Alabama, you cannot threaten and intimidate others and simply walk away from it.I want to be very clear, this is not about being a victim. It's about standing up to bullies and predators, and encouraging other women to do the same. No one should ever have to face this kind of harassment in silence. If my story helps just one woman find the courage to come forward, then some good will come from this ordeal.I sincerely thank the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Anthony Lowery, the Orange Beach Police Department, Mayor Tony Kennon, the FBI, and so many others in law enforcement who took this case seriously and worked tirelessly to protect me and my children. I also want to thank my community and my campaign staff for surrounding us with prayers, support, and strength during this time.Today, I can finally say with confidence: justice is being served. This chapter is closing for my family, and my daughters and I can move forward. I am grateful for the protections now in place, and I am more committed than ever to ensuring that no one in Alabama feels they have to face threats or harassment alone.Thank you, and may God continue to bless and protect our families, our farmers, our communities, and the great state of Alabama."

McInnis emphasized that while the ordeal was difficult, she hopes her case inspires other women to speak out against harassment and stalking, and she praised the collaborative work of law enforcement in ensuring accountability.

McInnis is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in the May 19, 2026 primary. For more information, visit www.McinnisForAlabama.com or follow her on social media @McInnisForAL.