State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) announced on Monday that he will seek re-election in 2026.

Waggoner, 88, is the longest serving state lawmaker in Alabama history.

“I’ve devoted a lifetime to serving my state, my community, and my neighbors, but there is still much work to be done and many goals to accomplish before all the hay is in the barn,” Waggoner said. “Though we’ve made tremendous progress over the years in education, economic development, and ensuring Alabama’s morals and values are protected, I remain committed to making our already great state even better.”

When the GOP won a legislative supermajority following the 2010 statewide elections, Waggoner’s experience was recognized by his colleagues when he was selected as the first Republican majority leader in Alabama

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