Derek Chen

Derek Chen is a candidate for State Auditor Alabama Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Alabama.

Attorney in Vestavia Hills, AL

Also running: Violet Edwards, Andrew Sorrell.

Derek Chen, a Republican attorney residing in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is running for State Auditor in the May 2026 primary. Born in Southern California, he moved to Alabama in 2018 after completing his undergraduate degree in Michigan, a law degree from Cumberland School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Alabama. Chen, a lifelong Republican and staunch supporter of the "America First" agenda, advocates for accountability, transparency, and government efficiency. His family's history, including his parents' immigration from Taiwan due to fears of communist overreach, fuels his commitment to protecting freedom and ensuring the government is accountable to its citizens.