Katie Britt, elected in 2022, is the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama. A former CEO of the Business Council of Alabama and chief of staff to longtime Sen. Richard Shelby, she arrived in Washington already deeply wired into Alabama’s economic and political networks.
Britt has branded herself as a pro-family, pro-growth conservative: border security, parental control in education, faith-centered messaging, and “let Alabama work without Washington micromanaging it.” She’s leaned into infrastructure wins, workforce development, and recruiting federal resources back home.
Republicans see her as a rising star — telegenic, tough on immigration, and fluent in both chamber-speak and Fox primetime. Democrats frame her as an ambitious partisan messenger with corporate backing.
Mainstream Conservative
Achievements
- Pushed for major infrastructure and road/port expansion in Alabama
- Backed increased border enforcement and anti-fentanyl trafficking measures
- Advocated workforce development and manufacturing recruitment to Alabama
- Promoted rural broadband rollout and healthcare access in underserved areas
- Floated family-centered tax and cost-of-living proposals
Controversies
- Criticized for hardline immigration rhetoric and framing of the southern border
- Accused by Democrats of focusing on national conservative media branding over bipartisan dealmaking
- Pushback on reproductive rights and women’s health positions
- Scrutiny from the left for aligning closely with Alabama’s corporate and donor class
- Clashes with Democrats on federal role in public education and parental control
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beasley, Allen et al | $144,800 | $144,800 | $0 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $95,050 | $90,050 | $5,000 |
| Drummond Co | $80,820 | $60,820 | $20,000 |
| Protective Life Corp | $79,700 | $59,700 | $20,000 |
| Great Southern Wood Preserving | $77,950 | $77,950 | $0 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2022 Margin R +35.7%