Ja'Mel Brown

Democrat

Ja'Mel Brown

Alabama Democratic Governor nominee?

$23.1K

MAY 26, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Overview

Current rolePastor

PartyDemocratic

GenderMale

LocationAlabama

BackgroundPastor

Notable personal detailsJaMel Jermaine Brown is a Montgomery-based pastor, community activist, and talk show host who ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Alabama in 2026. He previously ran for the District 7 seat on the Montgomery City Council in 2023. He has led the House of Chosen and has been associated with the JaMel J. Brown Foundation and The JaMel Brown Show.

SourcesShow

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports removing the state sales tax on groceries and raising the minimum wage (including $15/hr statewide and higher for manufacturing jobs), and proposes offsetting lost revenue by taxing legalized marijuana, lottery proceeds, and gaming. Also backs policies to increase worker protections and reduce exploitative labor practices.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate opposes abortion and states he is completely against it. He supports policies and positions aligned with a pro-life stance.

Public Safety & Guns

Ja’Mel Brown has criticized permitless carry proposals and framed support for stronger gun-safety measures as necessary to protect Black communities and reduce gun violence. His public materials emphasize criminal-justice and public-safety reforms alongside opposition to policies that expand unregulated carrying of firearms.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Ja'Mel Brown did not win the 2026 Alabama Democratic gubernatorial nomination, finishing fourth in the primary with 15,808 votes. After the loss, he said he may run for Congress instead. Earlier coverage described him as an unlikely gubernatorial contender and noted his unconventional platform drew attention during the race.

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Articles

AAL.com21 days ago