See who represents Alabama, compare party representation, and understand the responsibilities of each office.
At a Glance
Alabama’s partisan composition
Four executive offices, followed by the voting House delegation and U.S. Senate seats. Colors show the party affiliation reported by each source.
Alabama executive offices and congressional party composition
Executive officesGov · Lt Gov · AG · SOS
U.S. HouseVoting seats
U.S. SenateSeats
Governor: Republican R
Lieutenant governor: Republican R
Attorney general: Party not reported ?
Secretary of state: Republican R
Republican 3
Party not reported 1
Democratic 2
Republican 5
Republican 2
D = Democratic · R = Republican · I = Independent · ? = Party not reported · — = No matching listing · Review = Source conflict. Missing listings do not establish vacancies. Executive counts cover the four offices shown, not overall control of state government.
Current Officials
Who serves Alabama
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Understand each office represented in this directory, its branch of government, and the rules that define its role.
Alabama · Executive branch
Carries out the jurisdiction’s laws and administers public programs. Governors, attorneys general, and other executive officers have distinct powers; not every officer is appointed by or reports to the governor.
Governor
Role & responsibilities
Leads the executive branch, administers laws and agencies, proposes a budget, and generally signs or vetoes legislation. Appointment, emergency, and clemency powers depend on the jurisdiction.
Constitutional & legal authority
State constitutions establish gubernatorial powers; statutes define additional duties. Territorial authority also depends on the applicable organic act or constitution.
Qualifications
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for ten years, and an Alabama resident for seven years immediately before election (Article V, Section 117).
Serves as the government’s chief legal officer, provides legal advice, and represents the public interest. Civil enforcement, consumer protection, and prosecution powers vary by jurisdiction.
Constitutional & legal authority
Powers may come from the jurisdiction’s constitution, statutes, and common law. The attorney general is a legal officer, not a judge; authority is distinct from that of the U.S. attorney general.
Qualifications
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and an Alabama resident for five years immediately before election (Article V, Section 132).
Often oversees business filings, official records, and election administration. The exact portfolio varies; another office may perform these functions. This is separate from the federal secretary of state’s foreign-affairs role.
Constitutional & legal authority
The jurisdiction’s constitution or statutes establish the office and its powers. Election duties are not universal, and this official is not necessarily the chief election officer.
Qualifications
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and an Alabama resident for five years immediately before election (Article V, Section 132).
Serves in the gubernatorial line of succession. Depending on the jurisdiction, duties may include presiding over the senate, leading programs, or performing assignments from the governor.
Constitutional & legal authority
The jurisdiction’s constitution and statutes define succession and duties. Legislative rules may also govern senate responsibilities. Not every jurisdiction has this office.
Qualifications
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for ten years, and an Alabama resident for seven years immediately before election (Article V, Section 117).
Congress consists of the U.S. House and Senate. It makes federal laws, authorizes spending, and oversees federal agencies. These officials represent their state in the national government; they are not members of the state legislature.
U.S. senator
Role & responsibilities
Represents the entire state for a six-year term; each state has two senators. Shares federal lawmaking and oversight responsibilities, considers presidential nominations and treaties, and tries impeachments.
Constitutional & legal authority
U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1, 3 and 8; Article II, Section 2; and the Seventeenth Amendment. Treaty approval requires two-thirds of senators present.
Qualifications
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and an inhabitant of the represented state when elected.
Represents a district or an at-large constituency for a two-year term. Votes on federal legislation and spending and conducts oversight. The House originates revenue bills and has the sole power of impeachment.
Constitutional & legal authority
U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1–2 and 7–8. The House shares federal legislative authority with the Senate.
Qualifications
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the represented state when elected. The Constitution does not require residence in the congressional district.
This directory does not include a judicial roster. Courts interpret and apply law; attorneys general are not members of the judiciary. Eligibility summaries describe officeholding requirements, not the full filing or ballot-access process.
Sources observed October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026. Some sources do not supply an observation date. Coverage is limited to the office categories shown on this page; full state legislatures, local officials, and other offices are not included. About our sources.
