About
Ronald Burnette Jr. is an independent write-in candidate for Governor of Alabama in the November 3, 2026 general election. Born in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, in 1971 and raised in Winston-Salem, he earned a high school diploma from Parkland High School, attended Troy State University, and has worked as an artist and plumber. His campaign emphasizes diversifying Alabama's economy beyond tourism and entertainment, making the state more tax-friendly, and expanding education, technology, and workforce-development industries.
Positions on Key Issues
Healthcare
Burnette says he is open to considering some Medicaid expansion but is concerned about wasteful use of funds. He says he would work with citizens, stakeholders, and investors to develop a better healthcare plan and explore alternatives to avoid overwhelming expenditure pressures on Alabama.
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No public position found: Immigration, Firearms & Second Amendment, Foreign Policy, Election Policy
Background
Career History
Ballotpedia lists Burnette's career experience as working as an artist; in his Candidate Connection survey he reported current employment as a plumber.
Education
Top Donors
No campaign finance data found in public disclosures as of September 2026. The Alabama Electronic Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) reporting system does not appear to list a committee for this write-in independent candidate, and no OpenSecrets or FEC profile exists for this state-level race.
Voting Record
No public legislative voting record. No prior elected or executive office found. Burnette is an independent write-in candidate for Governor of Alabama; his campaign materials emphasize growth, education, and technology.
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 8, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.