Shelley Fearson of ANSA presents Garria Spencer, Greene County ANSC chair, with plaques of appreciation for John and Carol Zippert. 

Members from Alabama New South Alliance (ANSA), which involves many members of the Alabama New South Coalition, gathered on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Maggie Street Dream Center, 642 Maggie Street Montgomery, AL for the Spring Endorsement Convention.

After hearing from Statewide, Congressional, District Candidates and other positions with multiple counties, ANSA endorsed the following candidates for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election.

• Governor– Doug Jones Lt.
• Governor– Phillip Ensler
• United States Senator– Everett Wess
• Public Service Commission Place No. 1– James O. Gordon
• Public Service Commission Place No. 2– Shelia McNeil
• State Auditor– Viola Edwards
• Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries– Ron Sparks
• Associate Justice of the Supreme Court– Ashleigh Dunham
• US Representative Congressional District 3– Lee McInnis
• Alabama House of Representatives #72–Curtis Travis
• Alabama House of Representatives #69–Kelvin Lawrence Judge Collins Pettaway Jr., Presiding Chair.

The Alabama New South Alliance County Chapters will endorse candidates in Greene County on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Garria Spencer serves as ANSC Chairman.