Dean Odle

Dean Odle

Republican Party

Candidate, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Jeff Davis High School

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Birthplace

Tulsa, Okla.

Religion

Christian: Nondenominational

Profession

Pastor

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Dean Odle (Republican Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Dean Odle was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His career experience includes working as a pastor.

Elections

2026

See also: Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama

The following candidates are running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Wes Allen (R)
		Patrick Bishop (R)
		George Childress (R)
		Dean Odle (R)
		Rick Pate (R)
		Nicole Wadsworth (R)

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2022

See also: Alabama gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Alabama

Incumbent Kay Ivey defeated Yolanda Flowers, James Blake, and Jared Budlong in the general election for Governor of Alabama on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kay Ivey (R)	66.9	946,932
		Yolanda Flowers (D)	29.2	412,961
		James Blake (L)	3.2	45,958
		Jared Budlong (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	9,432

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,415,283
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Governor of Alabama

Yolanda Flowers defeated Malika Sanders-Fortier in the Democratic primary runoff for Governor of Alabama on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yolanda Flowers	55.1	32,529
		Malika Sanders-Fortier	44.9	26,469

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,998
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Alabama

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Alabama on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yolanda Flowers	33.9	56,991
✔		Malika Sanders-Fortier	32.5	54,699
		Patricia Jamieson	11.7	19,691
		Arthur Kennedy	9.3	15,630
		Doug Smith	7.1	11,861
		Chad Chig Martin	5.6	9,352

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 168,224
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Countryman (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Alabama

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Alabama on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kay Ivey	54.5	357,069
		Lynda Blanchard	19.2	126,202
		Tim James	16.2	106,181
		Lew Burdette	6.5	42,924
		Dean Odle	1.8	11,767
	Submit photo	Donald Jones	0.6	3,821
	Submit photo	Dave Thomas	0.4	2,886
		Stacy George	0.4	2,546
		Dean Young	0.4	2,356

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 655,752
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jim Zeigler (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dean Odle is the founding pastor of Fire & Grace Church and Fire & Grace Ministry School in Opelika, Alabama. He has been a small business owner, a researcher, authored four books, and has been in the ministry for 35 years. After much prayer Mr. Odle announced his candidacy for governor in September of 2020 after the mishandling of the Coronavirus pandemic. The message and purpose of the Dean Odle for Governor campaign is KEEP ALABAMA FREE because there is an aggressive rise of government tyranny sweeping through our nation and state. Dean Odle ran in the Republican primary and is continuing his campaign as a write-in candidate after witnessing election integrity issues. Dean is the only true Republican still in the race for Governor of Alabama.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We must fight to maintain our God-given Constitutional freedoms. I will stand on the 10th Amendment and say no to an overreaching federal government.
• Bigger government is not the answer, it is the problem. I will work to reduce the size of government and lower taxes by nullifying regulations that prevent drilling for Alabama's oil and natural gas. Alabama can be prosperous and never have to depend on the federal government for energy or hand outs.
• Politicians have promised for years to fix Alabama education while doing nothing. I will implement a no-strings attached school voucher program that gets the government out of the school business. Government controlled schooling is a Marxist concept. Parents should determine how and where their children are educated.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about protecting free speech and the right of the people to bear arms. I believe there should be no health mandates of any kind. I believe all lives from the womb to the elderly have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I am a strong advocate of states rights and our ability to say no to the federal government and its overreaching laws and regulations.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristic for an elected official is integrity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have always been a strong leader. I am a man of integrity that will stand up for the truth and what is right.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility is to protect the people and their rights and freedom.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I hope people say that I brought honor to God, loved my family, and did what was right for the people of Alabama.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event I remember is Nixon resigning due to Watergate. I was six years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is the Bible.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

The purpose of government is to protect the rights and freedoms of the people by keeping the oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. A good Governor should secure law and order, pursue good policies that boost the economy, and prepare for emergencies and issues that may arise.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Protecting the rights and freedoms of Alabamians.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

I believe the appropriate degree of involvement is exactly what the Alabama Constitution designates and no more. The Governor puts forth a budget for approval or disapproval by the legislature.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Alabama does not have the line-item veto.

If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not?

Yes, I believe Alabama should have the line-item veto. We should not have to veto the whole bill that may contain good things just because there is a single issue.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship would be that they worked together for the good of the people who elected them.

What do you love most about your state?

Alabama is beautiful and filled with true, American patriots.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I believe some of Alabama's greatest challenges will be maintaining our freedoms against the ever-increasing communist takeover of the United States federal government, fixing our K-12 education system, and becoming energy and food secure.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

A Governor should be able to use emergency powers during natural disasters, war or acts of terrorism (including intrusion of foreign or United Nations troops into our state) to stop any advancement of federal agents intending to violate Constitutional rights. This must be done in accordance with the legislature.

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Campaign website

Odle's campaign website stated the following:

“	1ST AMENDMENT "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..." COVID-19 "Covid-19 is a NWO/Deep State bio-terror and misinformation attack that deceived the world." THE VACCINE DECEPTION Even the United States Supreme Court labeled vaccines "Unavoidably unsafe." EDUCATION Alabama politicians have been promising to fix our education problems for decades and yet... OUR ECONOMIC PLAN Raising taxes is not the solution for budget problems. Higher taxes stunt economic growth. RURAL NEEDS Alabama must help farmers that are struggling and hospitals that are closing in rural communities. 2ND AMENDMENT "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." ELECTION AUDITS Dean Odle supports election audits in ALL 50 states. PRO-LIFE Life begins at conception and that unborn child has the right to life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness. COMMUNISM It is time to stop the communist infiltration of government, schools and businesses. NEW WORLD ORDER "It is not a conspiracy theory when the conspirators tell you what they are planning to do."	”
—Dean Odle

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Dean Odle campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Governor of Alabama	Lost primary	$240,764	$205,352
Grand total			$240,764	$205,352
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