Jamel J. Brown

Jamel J. Brown is a Montgomery minister campaigning as a Democrat for Alabama Governor in the 2026 primary. He calls himself the Democratic Party's "savior," aiming for a general election victory, believing his large social media following is key. Brown has criticized Democratic rivals, calling former Senator Doug Jones "weak" and Chad Chig Martin "irrelevant." He claims to be leading in polls among Black and White voters. Notably, Brown previously voted for Donald Trump. He seeks to be the first Democrat elected governor since Don Siegelman, competing in a crowded primary on May 19th while also addressing community concerns.