Ken McFeeters Qualifies for Alabama Governor's Race, Launches Campaign Focused on Liberty and Reform

HOOVER - Ken McFeeters officially qualified this morning to run for Governor of Alabama as a Republican, entering the 2026 race with a platform he describes as rooted in "freedom, virtue, and truth" and aimed squarely at challenging what he calls "growing oppression, division, and fear" perpetuated by government and media institutions.

McFeeters, a political outsider with a grassroots message, says the Republican primary will offer voters a clear choice about the future of Alabama. His campaign promises to eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes, end unconstitutional government overreach, make Alabama food-independent, reform the state's education system, and overhaul modern medicine to better serve citizens rather than bureaucracies.

A Grassroots Campaign on Wheels

McFeeters outlined a campaign strategy that reflects his populist approach to leadership. "I'm going to live the dream of every American schoolboy-traveling the state in a Jeep Rubicon, my German Shepherd by my side, talking about truth, justice, and the American-and Alabama-way," he said. "My job is to remind people that they are in charge of the government, not the other way around."

Surveillance, Technology, and Constitutional Principles

Addressing concerns about federal surveillance and emerging technologies, McFeeters voiced strong opposition to what he described as a dangerous shift away from constitutional values. "We don't anoint candidates, and we don't support the federal government using military- and intelligence-grade surveillance tools against its own citizens. That's insane," he said. "Both the establishment and the media are out of touch with everyday Alabamians for allowing this to happen."

He specifically criticized the use of AI data centers and intelligence agency systems for domestic tracking, calling it a betrayal of Republican principles. "No one I talk to thinks mass tracking of citizens is a good idea," McFeeters said. "So why are leaders (Tuberville) pushing it? Why are they doing this? Republicans are supposed to defend liberty-not turn military-grade psychological operations and intelligence tools inward on the people they serve."

Taking Aim at Jones and Tuberville

McFeeters did not shy away from criticizing his opponents, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R), accusing both of relying on "the same tired tactics of oppression, division, and fear" while fundamental rights erode. "They work for the same interests and it's not the people of Alabama," he said.

An Outsider's Message

Reflecting on his outsider status, McFeeters shared a recent exchange in which someone told him he "doesn't look like a politician." His response: "People aren't used to politicians who look like freedom, virtue, and truth. The people of Alabama have been waiting a long time for someone like me-and they will warm up to freedom, virtue, and truth very quickly."

He closed his announcement with a message of unity: "Remember Alabama-united we stand, divided we fall. Don't let them divide us."