Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin Endorses Katherine Robertson for Attorney General

October 7, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Katherine Robertson, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, announced Monday that she has received the endorsement of Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, adding to a growing list of law enforcement leaders backing her campaign.

Sheriff McLaughlin praised Robertson's longstanding commitment to public safety and her leadership on issues critical to law enforcement.

"Katherine Robertson is my choice for Attorney General," McLaughlin stated. "As sheriff, I need an attorney general who is willing to listen and willing to lead. Katherine has proven time and again that she is unafraid to lead on the issues that matter most to the law enforcement community. She is well-prepared to take the reins, and I am proud to endorse her as our next AG."

Robertson, who has built a reputation for her work in legal policy and conservative advocacy, expressed gratitude for the endorsement and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Alabama's law enforcement officers

"I'm grateful to have Sheriff McLaughlin's endorsement in this race," Robertson said. "Sheriff McLaughlin is exactly right-if elected as Alabama's next Attorney General, I will always have the back of Alabama's law enforcement. The reason they are supporting me in this race is because they've seen my work and they've seen my record. They know I'm their girl."

Campaign Momentum

Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin

Sheriff McLaughlin's endorsement is the latest in a series of high-profile endorsements for Robertson, signaling growing support from law enforcement and conservative leaders across the state. Her campaign has emphasized themes of public safety, constitutional integrity, and support for first responders.

For a full list of endorsements and campaign updates, voters can visit:

https://www.katherineforag.com/

Incumbent Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) is running for U.S. Senate so the seat is open.

Robertson faces Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey and former Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell.

The Republican primary is May 19, 2026.

(Brandon Moseley contributed to this report.)