The 2022 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022. Incumbent Governor Kay Ivey won her bid for a second full term with more than 66% of the vote. This was the sixth consecutive time that a Republican was elected governor of Alabama. Ivey was sworn in for her second full term on January 16, 2023.
Primary elections in Alabama were held on May 24. Runoff elections for instances where no candidate received a majority were scheduled for June 21. A runoff was avoided in the Republican primary, with Ivey winning outright. The Democratic primary advanced to a runoff between Malika Sanders-Fortier and Yolanda Flowers, with Flowers winning the Democratic nomination.
This was the first gubernatorial election in Alabama history in which both major party nominees were women. Flowers was also the first Black female gubernatorial nominee in Alabama history. She ran for Governor of Alabama again in 2026, when Ivey was term-limited, and lost the Democratic primary. Marengo and Russell counties voted Republican in a gubernatorial election for the first time since 1874.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kay Ivey, incumbent governor of Alabama
Eliminated in primary
- Lynda Blanchard, former United States Ambassador to Slovenia (2019–2021) and former candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022
- Lew Burdette, president of women and youth shelter King's Home in Chelsea
- Stacy Lee George, corrections officer, former Morgan County commissioner, and candidate for governor in 2014 and 2018
- Tim James, businessman, son of former governor Fob James, and candidate for governor in 2002 and 2010
- Donald Trent Jones, yoga instructor
- Dean Odle, pastor, author, founder and dean of a ministry school
- Dave Thomas, mayor of Springville (2020–present) and former state representative (1994–2002)
- Dean Young, businessman and perennial candidate
Declined
- Will Ainsworth, incumbent lieutenant governor (seeking re-election)
- Mo Brooks, U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate)
- Steve Marshall, incumbent attorney general of Alabama (seeking re-election)
- Rick Pate, incumbent commissioner of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (seeking re-election)
- Jim Zeigler, incumbent Alabama state auditor (2015–present) (formed exploratory committee but did not run; running for Secretary of State)
Endorsements
Lew Burdette
Individuals
- Randy Howell, competitive fisherman and 2014 Bassmaster Classic winner
- Leland Whaley, conservative talk radio host of Leland Live
- Yaffee, conservative talk radio host of The Yaffee Program and Yellowhammer News contributor
Kay Ivey
State executives
- Will Ainsworth, incumbent lieutenant governor of Alabama (2019–present)
State senators
- Tom Butler, Alabama state senator for District 2 (Madison, 2018–present)
- Garlan Gudger, Alabama state senator for District 4 (Cullman, 2018-present)
- Andrew Jones, Alabama state senator for District 10 (Centre, 2018-present)
- Steve Livingston, Alabama state senator for District 8 (Scottsboro, 2014-present)
- Jim McClendon, Alabama state senator for District 11 (Springville, 2014-present)
- Tim Melson, Alabama state senator for District 1 (Florence, 2014–present)
- Arthur Orr, Alabama state senator for District 3 (Decatur, 2006-present)
- Greg Reed, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate, Alabama state senator for District 5 (Jasper, 2010–present)
- Clay Scofield, majority leader of the Alabama Senate, Alabama state senator for District 9 (Guntersville, 2010-present)
- J. T. Waggoner, Alabama state senator for District 16 (Vestavia Hills, 1990–present)
State representatives
- Russell Bedsole, Alabama state representative for District 49 (Brierfield, 2018-present)
- K.L. Brown, Alabama state representative for District 40 (Jacksonville, 2010-present)
- Terri Collins, Alabama state representative for District 8 (Decatur, 2010–present)
- Danny Crawford, Alabama state representative for District 5 (Athens, 2016–present)
- Dickie Drake, Alabama state representative for District 45 (Leeds, 2011-present)
- Corley Ellis, Alabama state representative for District 41 (Columbiana, 2018-present)
- Tracy Estes, Alabama state representative for District 17 (Winfield, 2018-present)
- David Faulkner, Alabama state representative for District 46 (Mountain Brook, 2014-present)
- Danny Garrett, Alabama state representative for District 44 (Trussville, 2014-present)
- Lynn Greer, Alabama state representative for District 2 (Rogersville, 2002–present)
- Jim Hill, Alabama state representative for District 50 (Moody, 2014-present)
- Steve Hurst, Alabama state representative for District 35 (Munford, 1998-present)
- Wes Kitchens, Alabama state representative for District 27 (Arab, 2018-present)
- Nathaniel Ledbetter, majority leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama state representative for District 24 (Rainsville, 2014-present)
- Craig Lipscomb, Alabama state representative for District 30 (Gadsden, 2018-present)
- Mac McCutcheon, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama state representative for District 25 (Monrovia, 2006-present)
- Parker Moore, Alabama state representative for District 4 (Decatur, 2018–present)
- Rex Reynolds, Alabama state representative for District 21 (Huntsville, 2018–present)
- Kerry Rich, Alabama state representative for District 26 (Albertville, 2018-present)
- Ben Robbins, Alabama state representative for District 33 (Sylacauga, 2018-present)
- Proncey Robertson, Alabama state representative for District 7 (Mount Hope, 2018–present)
- Howard Sanderford, Alabama state representative for District 20 (Huntsville, 1989–present)
- Ginny Shaver, Alabama state representative for District 39 (Leesburg, 2018-present)
- Randall Shedd, Alabama state representative for District 11 (Cullman, 2013-present)
- Kyle South, Alabama state representative for District 16 (Fayette, 2014-present)
- Scott Stadthagen, Alabama state representative for District 9 (Hartselle, 2018-present)
- David Standridge, Alabama state representative for District 34 (Hayden, 2010-present)
- Rodney Sullivan, Alabama state representative for District 61 (Northport, 2018-present)
- Tim Wadsworth, Alabama state representative for District 14 (Arley, 2014-present)
- Andy Whitt, Alabama state representative for District 6 (Harvest, 2018–present)
- Randy Wood, Alabama state representative for District 36 (Anniston, 2002-present)
Mayors
- Ron Anders, mayor of Auburn (2018–present)
- Woody Baird, mayor of Alexander City (2020–present)
- Ed Beasley, mayor of Luverne (2016–present)
- Mark Blankenship, mayor of Ozark (2020–present)
- Becky Bracke, mayor of Opp (2017–present)
- Bubba Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station (2016–2023)
- Gary Fuller, mayor of Opelika (2004–present)
- David Hayes, mayor of Geneva (2020–present)
- Earl Johnson, mayor of Andalusia (2000–present)
- Tommy Miller, mayor of Notasulga (2013–present)
- Jimmy Money, mayor of Abbeville (2020–present)
- Jason Reeves, mayor of Troy (2012–present)
- Mark Saliba, mayor of Dothan (2017–present)
- Sandy Stimpson, mayor of Mobile (2013–present)
Law enforcement
- 31 county sheriffs and police chiefs
Organizations
- Alabama Association of Realtors
- Alabama Forestry Association
- Business Council of Alabama
- Coastal 150
- League of Southeastern Credit Unions
- Manufacture Alabama
- National Right to Life
- NRA Political Victory Fund
PACs
- Alabama RetailPAC
- Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund
Tim James
State senators
- Larry Stutts, Alabama state senator for District 6 (Tuscumbia, 2014–present)
State representatives
- Tommy Hanes, Alabama state representative for District 23 (Bryant, 2014–present)
- Mike Holmes, Alabama state representative for District 31 (Wetumpka, 2014–present)
- Ritchie Whorton, Alabama state representative for District 22 (Owens Cross Roads, 2014–present)
- Rich Wingo, Alabama state representative for District 62 (Tuscaloosa, 2015–present)
Individuals
- Bill Armistead, chairman of the Alabama Republican Party (2011–2015), former Alabama state senator for District 14 (1995–2003) (James' campaign chairman)
- Dale Jackson, conservative talk radio host of The Dale Jackson Show and Yellowhammer News contributor
- Luke Lawson, governor of Alabama Alabama Boys State, and political activist (Democratic)
- Betty Peters, former member of the Alabama State Board of Education (2003–2019)
Political parties
- Alabama Conservative Party
Organizations
- Alabama Christian Education Association
- American Family Association Action
- Christian Conservatives of Alabama
PACs
- Coal Miners Political Action Committee
Dean Odle
Individuals
- Beatrice Nichols, Republican nominee for Alabama's 7th congressional district in 2022
- Troy Towns, former vice chair and former director of minority outreach for the Alabama Republican Party
Newspapers
Businesses
Organizations
- Alabama First Alliance
- South Alabama Republican Assembly
- Stand for Health Freedom
Dave Thomas
Organizations
- Alabama Cannabis Coalition
- Alabama Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition
Polling
Graphical summary
Aggregate polls
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Yolanda Rochelle Flowers, activist, retired rehabilitation specialist and educator
Eliminated in runoff
- Malika Sanders-Fortier, attorney and state senator from the 23rd District (2018–2022)
Eliminated in primary
- Patricia Salter Jamieson, nurse and licensed minister
- Arthur Kennedy, Army veteran and educator
- Chad "Chig" Martin, small business owner, musician and independent candidate for governor in 2018 (switched from independent)
- Doug "New Blue" Smith, developmental economist, retired corporate attorney and perennial candidate
Failed to qualify
- Christopher A. Countryman, equality activist, licensed minister, motivational speaker, former juvenile corrections officer and candidate for governor in 2018
Declined
- Walt Maddox, mayor of Tuscaloosa and nominee for governor in 2018
Endorsements
Yolanda Flowers
Malika Sanders-Fortier
Organizations
- Alabama New South Alliance
Independent and third-party candidates
Libertarian nomination
No primary was held for the Libertarian Party, and candidates were instead nominated by the party.
Nominee
- James "Jimmy" Blake, former Birmingham city councilman and former chair of the Libertarian Party of Alabama
Independent candidates
Declared
- Jared Budlong, marketing project manager (write-in campaign)
- Dean Odle, pastor, author and former Republican primary candidate (write-in campaign)
General election
Endorsements
Jimmy Blake (L)
Organizations
- Alabama Cannabis Coalition
- LetBamaVote.org
Dean Odle (write-in)
Organizations
Results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Marengo (largest city: Demopolis)
- Russell (largest city: Phenix City)
- Tuscaloosa (largest city: Tuscaloosa)
By congressional district
Ivey won six of seven congressional districts.