Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth Backs Beeker for PSC Place 2 in 2026 GOP Primary
Ainsworth praised Beeker as “the proven conservative leader that we need working every day to keep energy costs affordable“
Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth has thrown his support behind Chris Beeker in the 2026 Republican primary for Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), Place 2. Ainsworth framed his endorsement as a move to preserve conservative leadership over Alabama’s energy and utility regulation.
In a statement from the Beeker campaign, Ainsworth praised Beeker as “the proven conservative leader that we need working every day to keep energy costs affordable for families and businesses while fighting the radical environmentalist agenda and Green New Deal nonsense.” He added, “He is young and energetic and embodies the next generation of conservative public servants who are stepping forward to lead Alabama to even higher heights.”
Calling attention to Beeker’s background, Ainsworth said, “As a cattle and catfish farmer, Chris understands the importance of grit, hard work, and tenacity, which are qualities that every leader must possess, and his appointment as USDA Alabama Rural Development Director by President Trump during his first term shows he has the MAGA seal of approval. I’m standing with Chris Beeker because he is using his seat on the Public Service Commission to stand tall for all of us.”
The Beeker campaign did not provide a response to the endorsement from Beeker.
The Alabama PSC regulates utilities including electricity, gas, water, and communications. Control of the Commission is closely watched, since utility costs, energy policy, and environmental regulation are highly contested in the State.
With Ainsworth’s endorsement, Beeker adds a high-profile Republican ally to his campaign—signaling his intent to solidify his conservative record heading into the primary.
The Republican primary is set for May 19, 2025.
