Will Boyd is a pastor and former city councilor from Greenville, Illinois who has been a perennial candidate in Alabama politics. He was the Democratic nominee for Alabama Lieutenant Governor in 2018 and ran for U.S. Senate in 2022. Boyd was the first candidate to announce a gubernatorial run in June 2025. He is a Democrat in a deep red state facing challenging odds.
Will Boyd is from Greenville, Illinois and has been involved in Alabama politics despite not being a resident. He has run for multiple offices including Alabama Lieutenant Governor in 2018 and U.S. Senate in 2022. Boyd announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid in June 2025.