NFIB Alabama PAC Endorses 112 Candidates

The business group backed Katherine Robertson for attorney general and 111 legislative hopefuls.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Elections

NFIB Alabama PAC Endorses 112 Candidates

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The National Federation of Independent Business Alabama PAC has issued its endorsements for the upcoming election cycle. The organization is backing Katherine Robertson for attorney general along with 111 candidates for the state legislature.

Why it matters

The group selected these candidates based on their voting records to promote policies that help small businesses succeed and create jobs in the state. By focusing on small business priorities, the PAC aims to influence the legislative landscape.

The list includes 111 legislative candidates, consisting of 30 Senate and 81 House hopefuls. Among the Senate contenders, 24 are Republicans and 6 are Democrats, with 110 of the total legislative group being incumbents.

The players

National Federation of Independent Business Alabama PAC

This is a political action committee representing members of the small business advocacy organization across Alabama.

Katherine Robertson

She is a candidate for attorney general who previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and as legislative counsel to Jeff Sessions.

Rusty Glover

He is the only non-incumbent candidate among the 111 legislative individuals endorsed by the PAC.

The details

Katherine Robertson, who has served as chief counsel to the Alabama Attorney General since 2017, is the PACs choice for the attorney general race, where she faces opponent Jeff McLaughlin. Outside of the legislative incumbents, Rusty Glover stands as the only endorsed candidate who currently holds no seat.

October 19, 2026: The NFIB Alabama PAC announced the list of endorsements.
2017: Katherine Robertson began her tenure as chief counsel to the attorney general.

Political Context

Opponents often argue that PAC endorsements from industry-specific groups like the NFIB can tilt the balance of power toward corporate interests rather than the general public. Critics frequently contend that such backing prioritizes the needs of established business owners over broader community concerns.

These endorsements signal which candidates may prioritize small business deregulation and tax policy if elected. Voters can expect these business-backed candidates to focus on specific economic legislation once they reach the state house.

The takeaway

Voters should review the voting records of candidates to see if their personal economic priorities align with those of local business groups. Understanding who supports a candidate can provide insight into their future legislative agenda.