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AJ McCarron Exits GOP Race to Coach Birmingham Stallions

1/8/2026

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AJ McCarron, former University of Alabama quarterback, led the GOP primary for lieutenant governor with 31% support before withdrawing on December 17, 2025, to become head coach of the Birmingham Stallions.
Secretary of State Wes Allen raised $103,100 in December, ending the month with $1.08 million in his campaign account.
Other candidates include Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, who raised $4,552, and businesswoman Nicole Wadsworth, who raised $22,000.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with 79% of GOP voters undecided in the agriculture commissioner race.

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Story summary

AJ McCarron, former University of Alabama quarterback, led the GOP primary for lieutenant governor with 31% support before withdrawing on December 17, 2025, to become head coach of the Birmingham Stallions.
Secretary of State Wes Allen raised $103,100 in December, ending the month with $1.08 million in his campaign account.
Other candidates include Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, who raised $4,552, and businesswoman Nicole Wadsworth, who raised $22,000.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with 79% of GOP voters undecided in the agriculture commissioner race.