Tabitha Isner

Tabitha K. Isner (born July 16, 1981) She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she received a bachelor's degree. She then attended the University of Chicago, and received a Master of Divinity as well as a Master of Public Policy.

Career Isner is a minister. 2018 U.S. House campaign In 2017, Isner announced that she would run for U.S. House in Alabama's 2nd congressional district. She defeated Audri Scott Williams in the Democratic primary on June 5, with 60% of the vote. She managed her campaign from a campaign office in Dothan. In the summer of 2018, she had raised $250,000, but did not receive the support of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, or other high-profile national groups such as EMILYs List. She was defeated by incumbent Martha Roby on November 6, 2018.

Alabama Democratic Party leadership Isner first ran for state party chair in 2019. The election was held after the national Democratic Party ordered a new election, following "procedural irregularities" with the previous one. Christopher J. England won the election, with Isner receiving 63 of 171 votes.

In 2022, she announced that she would again run for state party chair. At a meeting in July 2023, Kelley stated that no one in attendance was allowed to record the meeting. Isner objected to this, stating that state law allows for one-party consent in regard to digital recording. Kelley then interrupted her, shouting, "you be quiet, girl."

At the August 8, 2026 organizational meeting of the Alabama Democratic Party, Isner ran for secretary of the party, challenging incumbent Valerie Bright. Bright defeated Isner by a vote of 113 to 102.

Alabama Senate campaign

Isner qualified to run in the 26th state senate district for the 2026 election. She won the Democratic primary unopposed and will face incumbent Republican state senator Will Barfoot on November 3.

Political positions Isner describes herself as pro-choice in relation to the abortion-rights movement.

Personal life Isner is married to her husband, Shane. She adopted a child in 2017, after fostering children since 2014. She is Christian.