Dr. Stewart Tankersley campaigns for Lieutenant Governor
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THE LAFAYETTE SUN
MONTGOMERY — Dr. Stewart Tankersley officially launched his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama Monday morning, kicking off his statewide effort with a prayer breakfast at his home church in Montgomery attended by more than one hundred supporters, faith leaders and community members.
Dr. Tankersley showcased his candidacy with a record of service in medicine, the military and public life. He is a fourth-generation physician, Colonel in the Alabama Army National Guard and former member of the Alabama Ethics Commission.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was one of the leading opponents of prolonged government lockdown policies and mandates, advocating for a balanced approach that protected public health while preserving individual freedoms, small businesses and local communities.
“The symptoms facing Alabama families cannot be ignored. Higher prices. Tighter budgets. Paychecks are stretched thin,” said Dr. Tankersley. “Families are working harder just trying to keep up, and too often it feels like the government isn’t focused on solving those problems.”
During his remarks, Dr. Tankersley outlined a campaign centered on affordability, accountability and expanding opportunity across the state.
“Everything costs more right now, and when government grows too large or spends too much, those costs don’t disappear. They get passed on to you,” Tankersley said. “Government should not be adding to the pressure. It should help relieve it.”
Dr. Tankersley also emphasized the need to restore accountability in state government and bring a more disciplined, service-oriented approach to leadership.
“I’m not a career politician. I’m a doctor. I’m a veteran. And I’m someone who has spent his life solving problems and serving others,” Tankersley said. “I will approach this job the same way I’ve approached medicine. Listen carefully, make an honest diagnosis, take action and do no harm.”
The campaign will focus on making Alabama more affordable, increasing transparency and accountability in state government, supporting small businesses and expanding opportunity through education and workforce development.
Dr. Tankersley will begin traveling across the state, meeting with voters, local leaders and community organizations.
The campaign can be contacted in the following channels:
• Facebook.com/DrStewartTankersley
• Instagram.com/DrStewartTankersley
• YouTube.com/@DrStewartTankersley
• Email: Campaign@StewartTankersley.com
Broadcast footage of an event that included remarks from Dr. Tankersley outlining his vision to make Alabama more affordable, hold government accountable and promote the conservative values that bring Alabamians together can be found here: bit.ly/leyCampaignLaunchBRoll
More about the campaign
Dr. Stewart Tankersley is a fourth-generation physician in Montgomery, an Army veteran and a former member of the Alabama Ethics Commission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was one of the leading opponents of prolonged government lockdown policies and mandates.
He is running for Lieutenant Governor to make Alabama more affordable, return accountability to state government and promote the conservative values that define our state. Throughout his career, he has been guided by a commitment to leadership through faith, medicine and public service. He has been married to his wife, Rebekah, for 28 years, and they have three children.
Dr. Tankersley has qualified with the Alabama Republican Party and the Primary Election will be held on May 19.
