Yolanda Rochelle Flowers

Yolanda Rochelle Flowers is a career educator, rehabilitation services expert, and herbalist from Birmingham, Alabama. She is a Democratic candidate for Governor in the 2026 primary election, having previously won her party's nomination in 2022 before losing the general election. Flowers holds multiple degrees, including a bachelor's in audiology and a master's in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Tennessee. With over two decades in education and rehabilitation, her platform emphasizes advocacy for the poor and marginalized. She focuses on criminal justice reform, fostering an equitable economy, education, and healthcare, aiming for funding and opportunities for all Alabamians.