Casey seeks AG position

 On Jan. 14, Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey ended speculation and officially announced her intent to run for the Alabama state attorney general position that will be vacated in 2026. Steve Marshall, the present AG, has held this position for two terms and can not run again. Casey has thought about running for AG for several years. Last summer, with full support of her husband, she decided now is the right time to pursue this position and began putting the wheels in motion.

Casey, who has been the Blount County DA since 2010, served as the assistant attorney general and deputy attorney beginning in 2007 under the leadership of then AG Troy King. Casey credits her past experience, background, and track record as strong credentials for running for the state’s top prosecutor position. 

In a statement Casey said, “We have been very successful in prosecuting criminals. We’ve been successful in prosecuting people who have hurt children, who have victimized children, who have victimized other people in terms of property crimes. And we will take that to Montgomery and make sure Alabama benefits from it.”

Even though the Republican Primary isn’t until May 2026, Casey felt announcing her intent to run should be made public early as she doesn’t feel it would be fair to Blount County citizens or the state. Casey, who graduated from Susan Moore High School, Rhodes College in Memphis, and the Seattle University School of Law, said she intends to run a positive race with hopes that she will earn the vote of the people of Alabama.

If elected, Casey will be the first female AG in Alabama. Her priorities will be fighting crime and supporting President Trump’s immigration initiatives. Should Casey be elected as attorney general, the vacated Blount County District Attorney position will be filled by appointment of the governor.