Ja'Mel Brown
Democratic candidate for Governor in Alabama
Ja'Mel Brown
Democratic candidate for Governor in Alabama
Alabama Democratic Governor nominee?
$23.1K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Alabama Democratic Governor nominee?
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0.1%chance to win
$23.1KMAY 26, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePastor
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationAlabama
BackgroundPastor
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Notable personal detailsJaMel Jermaine Brown is a Montgomery-based pastor and community activist who ran in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for Governor of Alabama. He has also been a candidate for the Montgomery City Council (District 7) and has been described as the founder of the JaMel J. Brown Foundation and the host of "The JaMel Brown Show."
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Political Positions
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.
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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.
Latest News
Ja'Mel Brown finished fourth in Alabama's Democratic gubernatorial primary and is not the party's 2026 nominee. After the loss, he said he may run for Congress next. Earlier coverage described him as an unconventional candidate and unlikely to win the nomination.
15,808 voters wanted this pot smoking pastor to be Alabama’s next governor, now he may run for Congress
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