DMA Endorses State Rep. Barbara Drummond for Mayor of Mobile, Alabama

WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, the Democratic Mayors Association (DMA) proudly announced its endorsement of State Representative Barbara Drummond for Mayor of Mobile, Alabama. If elected, Drummond would become Mobile’s first Black woman Mayor, joining a growing bench of dynamic Democratic leaders across the country.

“Mobile is ready for new leadership, and State Rep. Barbara Drummond has the vision and experience to deliver it. From revitalizing Mobile's downtown to championing public health and education in the legislature, State Rep. Drummond has spent her career bringing people together to get things done. Her election would be a historic win for Mobile and a major step in building long-term Democratic strength in Alabama,” said DMA President Mayor Justin M. Bibb.

See below for more background on the Mobile mayoral race:

Drummond’s campaign is one of the most promising Democratic pickup opportunities in the South this cycle and a strategic investment in building long-term Democratic infrastructure in Alabama.

With the Republican incumbent Mayor stepping down, Mobile faces its first true change election in over a decade. Drummond enters the race as the clear Democratic frontrunner, backed by a growing Black electorate, organized labor, faith leaders, and community advocates. Her platform reflects the priorities of Democratic Mayors nationwide: economic growth that works for everyone, safer communities through smarter public safety, modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and a stronger local economy powered by high-wage, future-ready industries.

Drummond currently represents Mobile in the Alabama House of Representatives, where she has championed public health, education, and economic opportunity. She previously served as a city administrator in Mobile, playing a key role in downtown revitalization and strengthening community services.

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