Alabama Democrats to choose party chair at potentially contentious meeting

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,464

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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At least three Democrats — incumbent Chair Randy Kelley; Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton of Greensboro and Robert Hunter, a nominee for a Gadsden-area House seat — will run to lead the state party at a meeting on Saturday.
Alabama Democrats saw improved turnout in May and appear to be competitive in Huntsville-area legislative seats, but there have been major disputes within the state organization over leadership.

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