Alabama State Auditor

ABPAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor

Alabama homebuilders endorsed Derek Chen for state auditor Tuesday, citing his vision for disciplined government spending and a stable housing market.

February 11, 2026

TRUK PAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced its endorsement of Derek Chen.

January 22, 2026

Violet Edwards announces run for Alabama State Auditor

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards announced her run for Alabama State Auditor, citing her record of fiscal responsibility and accountable government.

January 12, 2026

Andrew Sorrell gives up secretary of state bid to run for reelection as auditor

Andrew Sorrell said he could best serve Alabamians as auditor, shaking up the primary race and causing worry for frontrunner Derek Chen.

Alex Jobin

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January 7, 2026

Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026

Josh Pendergrass shared his "American dream" story while Derek Chen detailed how his Taiwanese heritage shaped his views on accountability.

Alex Jobin

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December 30, 2025

Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority

HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 19, 2025

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state

Sorrell announced on Monday that he will be a Republican candidate for secretary of state.

February 26, 2025

Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position

The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 31, 2022

Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor

Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor.

Brandon Moseley

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August 16, 2021