George Childress

George Childress

Republican Party

Candidate, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

St. Jude Educational Institute

Bachelor's

Alabama State University, 2007

Graduate

Auburn University at Montgomery, 2018

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Birthplace

Montgomery, Ala.

Profession

Community Advocate

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George Childress (Republican Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Childress completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

George Childress was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He earned a high school diploma from the St. Jude Educational Institute, a bachelor's degree from Alabama State University in 2007, and a graduate degree from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2018. His career experience includes working as a community advocate.

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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2023

See also: City elections in Montgomery, Alabama (2023)

General election

General election for Montgomery City Council District 7

Andrew Szymanski defeated Christopher Turner, Ja'Mel Brown, Charles Dillihay, and George Childress in the general election for Montgomery City Council District 7 on August 22, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Andrew Szymanski (Nonpartisan)	55.5	2,912
	Submit photo	Christopher Turner (Nonpartisan)	18.5	968
		Ja'Mel Brown (Nonpartisan)	16.1	845
	Submit photo	Charles Dillihay (Nonpartisan)	6.7	353
		George Childress (Nonpartisan)	3.1	165

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,243
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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George Childress completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Childress' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama at Saint Margaret’s hospital as well as being a life long resident of the state, I grew up serving and worshiping in the Christian community here in Montgomery,Alabama as well as graduating from various higher education institutions here in Montgomery.

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?

• Opening up citizen training and organizing resource centers that can help with tracking, informing and reporting issues that impact the communities of Alabama in various ways.
• Looking at social and environmental causes of behavior that can effect citizens of Alabama in a multitude of developmental productivity.
• Creating a future Impact Trust

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Organization of open public resources and the functionality of public resource to be fully integrated and engaged in the public sector so no citizen will be voiceless when it comes to quality and care of life we as public servants and aspiring public servants want and promise to give them.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It’s cross over of executive and legislative work, it keeps the office holder on tip toes of issues to better service Alabama especially when called to serve as Governor.

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

To know how honesty you are with yourself.

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

Looking beyond the limitations of what you are bound too.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy of transformative progress building upon success.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

The commitment to the promises I’ve made.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No… government isn’t royalty it’s the Republic.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Being a citizen.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Audits are the public’s second amendment right.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Very good.

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2023

George Childress did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

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