Jay Mitchell, who resigned from the Alabama Supreme Court to run for attorney general, got a boost to his campaign on Monday.

Progress PAC, the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama, endorsed Mitchell.

Mitchell faces Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey and Katherine Robertson, chief counsel for Attorney General Steve Marshall, in the Republican primary.

“Jay Mitchell has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the rule of law,” Helena Duncan, president and CEO of the BCA, said in a press release.

“He has been a proven ally of Alabama’s job creators and a committed defender of the free enterprise system. We’ve worked closely with Jay over the years, previously endorsing him in his two campaigns for the Alabama Supreme Court, and are confident in his ability to lead as our next Attorney General.”

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Progress PAC’s chairman praised Casey and Robertson as “impressive public servants.”

“All three candidates bring remarkable talent, conservative credentials, and strong records of service to the table,” Chairman Gary Smith said.

“Our decision to endorse Jay Mitchell is grounded in our longstanding relationship with him and our belief that his judicial temperament, legal expertise, and leadership style make him uniquely qualified to take on this critical role at a critical time.”

The race is to succeed Attorney General Steve Marshall, who has held the office since 2017. Marshall is running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.

The primary is May 19, 2026.