GOP supporters advocate for prioritizing economic matters over cultural disputes, according to a recent survey
In the upcoming 2026 primaries, economic issues are shaping up to be the top concerns for Republican voters in Alabama. According to a recent survey, inflation, cost of living, taxes and government spending, illegal immigration and border security, infrastructure and roads, and jobs and the economy are the key areas of focus for nearly 80% of these voters [1][3][5].
Interestingly, while the Alabama Legislature has been focusing on cultural legislation such as restrictions on classroom content, reproductive healthcare limits, and laws affecting LGBTQ+ youth, approximately 59% of Republican primary voters want lawmakers to prioritize economic issues over cultural ones [1][5]. This indicates a clear demand from voters for lawmakers to focus on economic growth and stability.
The survey did not provide information about the policy positions of the candidates in the Alabama Senate race. However, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, the only major candidate in the Alabama governor's race, currently enjoys a 69% favorable rating, with 37.5% of voters viewing him highly favorably [2].
Meanwhile, speculation about Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl entering the race has cooled. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Barry Moore have announced and are expected to announce their candidacies, respectively, in the race to replace Tuberville.
At a recent event, the Business Council of Alabama's annual Government Affairs Conference, Mitchell Brown, a partner with Cygnal, stated that economic policy is good politics. He also mentioned that some voters who have an unfavorable opinion of Trump still voted for him because they believed their lives were easier in 2019 than in 2024 [4]. Interestingly, Brown stated that Trump's favorable ratings are unlikely to change in the next four years.
Just under 10 percent of voters said Alabama is "very supportive" towards small- and medium-sized businesses, while 29.5 percent said "supportive." Nearly a quarter described Alabama as either "unsupportive" or "very unsupportive."
In summary:
| Priority Area | Description | Voter Priority | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Economic Issues | Inflation, taxes, government spending, jobs, infrastructure | ~59% prioritize over culture | | Cultural Issues | Classroom content restrictions, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ laws | ~34% prioritize over economy | | Immigration/Border Security | Illegal immigration concerns | Included in top five |
This indicates a clear voter demand for lawmakers to focus on economic growth and stability, moving away from the recent heavy emphasis on culture war legislation.
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