The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) announced on Monday that it had elected George Williams, of Baldwin County, to serve as the new chairman of the Alabama Minority GOP.
Williams — a Vietnam veteran, radio host, retired DEA supervisory special agent and former ALGOP senior vice chairman — has already served in the party through multiple roles over the years.
He currently sits on both the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee and the Baldwin County Republican Executive Committee. In 2024, he served as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention, representing Alabama's Second Congressional District.
"I'm honored to take on this role and look forward to continuing our mission of outreach and engagement across every corner of the state," Williams said. "The Minority GOP has always been about bringing real conservative solutions to communities that are too often overlooked or taken for granted. It's time to move past the old political assumptions and focus on the issues that matter: public safety, education, jobs and opportunity. The Alabama Republican Party is growing, and I'm proud to be part of that effort."
ALGOP chairman John Wahl praised Williams as a "major force" in Alabama's conservative minority community, anticipating much from him in the new role.
"George Williams is a man of integrity with exactly the kind of experience we need to help lead the State GOP—from his military service to his leadership in law enforcement," Wahl said. "He's a trusted voice for conservative values, and I'm excited to work alongside him as we grow the Minority GOP's presence across Alabama."
"The Alabama Republican Party is committed to building bridges with minority communities at every level. We want every voter to know the Republican Party is ready to defend their rights, their freedoms, and their values. The national Democrat Party has left behind many of the principles that are important to minority families—faith in God, strong families, and traditional education without sexual agendas. We're here to let them know: You have a home in the Republican Party," he added.
"It's time to break the stereotype that minorities can't be Republicans," Wahl continued. "That's simply not true—and more and more minority voters are seeing that. We're proud to be a party that welcomes everyone. We believe in liberty, opportunity for all, and the American dream. Together, we're building a brighter future for people of all backgrounds."
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