Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has announced his candidacy to be Alabama's next lieutenant governor, according to a press release from his staff. McCarron, who is originally from Mobile, revealed he is seeking to become the Republican candidate in the 2026 election.

"Alabama's conservative and cultural values are under attack from every direction," McCarron said in a press release . "That's why Charlie Kirk's assassination affected so many of us so deeply. His example convinced me to get off of the sidelines, get into the game, and stand tall for our conservative beliefs, so today, I'm announcing my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama."

Back in 2016, McCarron publicly endorsed Donald Trump in the presidential election and credited Trump for "inspiring him to run for

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