Jay Mitchell, who resigned from the Alabama Supreme Court last month, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's next attorney general to take over the term-limited Steve Marshall.
Mitchell informed Gov. Kay Ivey on May 15 that he was resigning from the court, citing a calling to "play a larger role" in seeing President Donald Trump's agenda take root not only in Alabama but around the country.
In his campaign announcement, Mitchell boasted of a record as a "proven conservative" and a "warrior for President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda." He brings extensive experience as a judge and a lawyer, and he's ready to go to battle for the people of Alabama.
"With President Trump in the White House, we have a unique opportunity to get conservative wins here in Alabama," Mitchell said. "I'm running for Attorney General to stop the lawlessness, restore order, and dismantle Joe Biden's radical left wing policies."
He continued, "This isn't just my race– it's our fight for Alabama's future. I'll take on the radical left, advance the Trump agenda, and never stop fighting for our state."
Mitchell also released a series of priorities to focus on should he be elected, including:
- Crack Down on Violent Crime: "Alabama is safer when criminals face real consequences. I will lock up violent offenders and make sure they stay locked up."
- Enforce Immigration Law: "I will make sure that Alabama does its part to aggressively pursue mass deportations."
- Back the Blue: "Our law enforcement officers are the thin blue line between order and chaos. They have my steadfast support."
- Defend the Sanctity of Life: "No matter the cost, I will stand firm to protect the unborn."
- Fight the Woke Agenda: "No boys in girls' sports. No DEI. No more woke nonsense."
Mitchell was born in Mobile and grew up in South Alabama and Homewood. He is a graduate of Homewood High School and received his Bachelor of Arts with honors, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Birmingham-Southern College. There, he served as president of the student body and played forward on the school's 1995 national championship basketball team. He holds a Master of Arts from University College in Dublin, Ireland, and received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
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