Alabama State Auditor, Republican Primary

• Taxes — The state auditor can affect how public funds are used by reviewing financial records and tracking state-owned property. Identifying missing assets or improper spending can help reduce waste and limit unnecessary government costs, which may influence how tax money is used.

• Administration — The state auditor can affect how well government services operate by evaluating state records of equipment and property. Audit findings can lead to changes in how services such as education, healthcare, and transportation are managed and delivered.

• Corruption — The state auditor can affect government accountability by identifying missing property or irregular financial records. These findings can lead to investigations and stronger oversight, while a lack of action can allow misuse of public property to continue.

Election results

WINNER

Andrew Sorrell

67.9%

300,160 votes

Derek Chen

32.1%

141,651 votes