CAMPAIGN 2026: Nicole Wadsworth enters lieutenant governor’s race
CAMPAIGN 2026: Nicole Wadsworth has become the latest candidate to enter the Republican race for lieutenant governor.
Wadsworth, who is from Huntsville, has a background in economic development and is passionate about creating job opportunities and expanding sites for business growth. She is the wife of District 14 State Rep. Tim Wadsworth.
In 2018, Troy University developed the Nicole Jones Wadsworth Student Excellence Award in Economics, awarded to an economics major chosen by faculty who demonstrates academic excellence as well as leadership.
“Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel our state so many times and learn about the needs of different communities,” she said in making her announcement. “We were trying to figure out what is the best job where I can utilize my skills and economic policy to best serve the people of Alabama, and lieutenant governor, that’s that fit. It’s a job that doesn’t have a ton of formal power, but it is what you make of it, so I just want to serve the people of Alabama.”
Wadsworth and Republican Sec. of State Wes Allen are in the race. Republican Dean Odle says he will also run.
The winner will replace Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who can’t seek a third term due to term limits.
The primaries are May 19, 2026.
