Mobile County GOP to Host Largest-Ever Candidate Fair

39 Republican candidates for local and statewide offices will attend the event on April 6.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:50pm

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The Mobile County Republican Party announced it will host its largest-ever GOP candidate fair on April 6, featuring 39 Republican candidates running for local and statewide offices. The event will allow voters to meet and speak directly with the candidates ahead of the May 19 elections.

Why it matters

This candidate fair represents a major effort by the Mobile County GOP to engage with voters and showcase its slate of Republican candidates. In a competitive election year, providing voters direct access to candidates is seen as an important way to build support and enthusiasm.

The details

The Mobile County GOP Candidate Fair will be held at The Grand Hall in Mobile on April 6. A meet-and-greet with the candidates is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by formal candidate introductions at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The event will feature 39 Republican candidates running for a variety of local and statewide offices, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Agriculture Commissioner, Public Service Commission, and Mobile County Sheriff.

  • The Mobile County GOP Candidate Fair will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The event will feature a meet-and-greet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by formal candidate introductions at 6 p.m.

The players

Ken Kvalheim

Chairman of the Mobile County Republican Party, who announced the details of the candidate fair.

Seth Burton

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.

Jerry Carl

Republican candidate for U.S. House District 1.

Wes Allen

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Pamela Casey

Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to host 39 Republican candidates and invite the public and media to join us. This will be the largest GOP candidate fair our local party has ever hosted. We will welcome a strong bench of our candidates who are looking forward to spending time with voters.”

— Ken Kvalheim, Mobile County Republican Party Chairman

“We welcome all interested voters and the media to join us. There isn't a better way to decide who to vote for on Tuesday, May 19, than to meet and speak with the candidates in person. It can be grueling to run for office, and we are appreciative of all who have stepped into the arena of public service.”

— Ken Kvalheim, Mobile County Republican Party Chairman

What’s next

Voters in Mobile County will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the Republican candidates at the candidate fair on April 6, ahead of the May 19 elections.

The takeaway

This large-scale GOP candidate fair demonstrates the Mobile County Republican Party's efforts to engage directly with voters and showcase its slate of candidates for the upcoming elections. By providing this platform for candidates to connect with constituents, the party aims to build momentum and support ahead of the critical May 19 vote.