The 2022 Alabama gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Alabama.

Incumbent Republican Governor Kay Ivey took office on April 10, 2017, upon the resignation of Robert J. Bentley, and was elected to a full term in 2018. She is running for re-election to a second full term. The winner of the 2022 gubernatorial election is scheduled to be sworn in on January 16, 2023.

Primary elections in Alabama were held on May 24. Runoff elections for instances where no candidate received 50% plus one vote were scheduled for June 21. A runoff was avoided in the Republican primary, with Ivey winning outright. The Democratic primary advanced to a runoff between Malika Sanders-Fortier and Yolanda Flowers, with Flowers winning the Democratic nomination.

Source: Wikipedia

Current Position: Teacher and Administrator
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2023 Governor

Yolanda Rochelle Robinson Flowers was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating High School, she pursued higher education and went on to work in education for many years. She has three children, twelve grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Yolanda believes that we must reconstruct Alabama for us all. As Governor, she will work to improve Alabama’s healthcare, education, criminal justice, and our economy. Vote Yolanda Flowers for Governor!

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