The Alabama Policy Institute (API) today announced its 2026 Legislative Champions, honoring the top twenty most conservative state senators and representatives in the State of Alabama.
Both members of Franklin County’s legislative delegation appear on the list, released by the API this week.
Alabama Policy Action is a 501(c)(4) non-profit dedicated to ensuring limited government, free markets, and strong families.
The honorees, legislators whose steadfast leadership delivered monumental policy victories during the 2026 legislative session, will be formally presented with the awards at the API Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
"This year's legislative session proved to be one of the most transformative in state history for advancing conservative policy," said Stephanie Smith, President and CEO of the Alabama Policy Institute. "API's 2026 Legislative Champions each showed an unwavering commitment to protecting liberty, expanding opportunity for Alabama families, and ensuring state government remains accountable, and transparent. We are proud to honor these outstanding public servants for their courageous leadership."
2026 API Legislative Champions
Alabama State Senate
Senator Gerald Allen (District 21)
Senator Tom Butler (District 2)
Senator Sam Givhan (District 7)
Senator Keith Kelley (District 12)
Senator Wes Kitchens (District 9)
Senator Arthur Orr (District 3)
Senator Dan Roberts (District 15)
Senator Larry Stutts (District 6)
Senator April Weaver (District 14)
Senator Matt Woods (District 5)
Alabama House of Representatives
Representative Jim Carns (District 48)
Representative Brock Colvin (District 26)
Representative Mark Gidley (District 29)
Representative Matthew Hammett (District 92)
Representative Ben Harrison (District 2)
Representative Jamie Kiel (District 18)
Representative Arnold Mooney (District 43)
Representative Shane Stringer (District 102)
Representative Kerry Underwood (District 3)
Representative Ernie Yarbrough (District 3)
The honorees will be formally recognized at the Alabama Policy Institute 2026 Annual Dinner, slated for September 24, 2026 at The Club in Birmingham. Seth Dillon of the Babylon Bee will give the keynote address in addition to the presentation of the Legislative Champion Awards, API Warrior Award, and corporate celebration of conservative policy achievements.
Sponsorship opportunities and individual ticket sales are available through the Alabama Policy Institute website. To purchase tickets, register as a sponsor, or learn more about the event, visit alabamapolicy.org or contact susanna@alabamapolicy.org.