Allison Montgomery has made history in Alabama after winning the election for State House District 25. She became the first openly transgender woman to be elected to the Alabama state legislature.
Montgomery, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Phillip Rigsby in the November 3, 2026, election. The contest took place in the Huntsville area of Alabama.
Allison Montgomery makes history in Alabama state election
Montgomery received 53.2% of the votes, while Rigsby secured 46.7%, according to Alabama Political Reporter. All precincts had reported in the results cited by the publication. Her victory is significant because District 25 has traditionally supported Republican candidates. Rigsby had represented the district since 2022.
Who is Allison Montgomery? Her background and campaign promises
Montgomery is from Huntsville, Alabama. She works as a software engineer supporting Redstone Arsenal, a US Army installation in Huntsville. She also has experience as a grassroots political organiser, according to her campaign biography.
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Before entering the election, Montgomery had already spent four years working on political issues in Alabama. She said she had studied proposed laws, organised people and worked with lawmakers to oppose bills that she believed were harmful to the community.
Montgomery’s victory came despite facing attacks over her gender identity during the election campaign. The Alabama Political Reporter said Republican opponent Phillip Rigsby repeatedly targeted her gender identity in the final days of the campaign.
In her official campaign message, Montgomery said she was ready to represent her constituents from her first day in office. She also said Alabama residents deserved good governance and a government that worked to reduce the difficulties faced by ordinary people.