Tabitha Isner

Tabitha Isner
Vice chair of the Alabama Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 13, 2022
Preceded byPatricia Todd
Personal details
Born (1981-07-16) July 16, 1981
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationWashington University in St. Louis
University of Chicago

Tabitha K. Isner (born July 16, 1981)[1] is an American politician and minister who has served as the vice chair of the Alabama Democratic Party since 2022. She was the Democratic nominee in 2018 for Alabama's 2nd congressional district.

Early life and education

Isner was born in Dallas, Texas.[1] 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.[2]

Career

Isner is a minister.[3]

2018 U.S. House campaign

In 2017, Isner announced that she would run for U.S. House in Alabama's 2nd congressional district.[4] She defeated Audri Scott Williams in the Democratic primary on June 5, with 60% of the vote.[5] 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.[6] She was defeated by incumbent Martha Roby on November 6, 2018.[7]

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.[8] Christopher J. England won the election, with Isner receiving 63 of 171 votes.[9]

In 2022, she announced that she would again run for state party chair.[2] She was defeated by Randy Kelley, but was elected vice chair in a subsequent election.[10] 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."[11]

Political positions

Isner describes herself as pro-choice in relation to the abortion-rights movement.[6] She opposes a border wall, instead supporting immigration reform that expands access to legal immigration.[12]

Personal life

Isner is married to her husband, Shane. She adopted a child in 2017, after fostering children since 2014. She is Christian.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tabitha Isner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Moseley, Brandon (July 8, 2022). "Tabitha Isner seeking to be Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party". 1819 News. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  3. ^ Pedderson, Jim (March 8, 2018). "Defying Political Stereotypes, Tabitha Isner MPP'09 Runs for Congress in Alabama". The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  4. ^ Martin, Emily (December 20, 2017). "Tabitha Isner, a Disciples minister, runs for a seat in the U.S. House". The Christian Century. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  5. ^ "Alabama Primary Election Results: Second House District". The New York Times. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Graham, Ruth (October 17, 2018). "Struggling to Bring the 'Blue Wave' to Deep-Red Alabama". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  7. ^ Yawn, Andrew J. (November 6, 2018). "Make it five: Martha Roby secures another term with win over Tabitha Isner". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  8. ^ Koplowitz, Howard (April 17, 2019). "Tabitha Isner launches campaign for Alabama Democratic Party chairwoman". AL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  9. ^ Lyman, Brian (November 2, 2019). "Christopher England elected new Alabama Democratic Party chair". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  10. ^ Glenn, John H. (August 15, 2022). "Randy Kelley elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  11. ^ Rocha, Alander (July 29, 2023). "'You be quiet, girl:' Alabama Democrats' board meeting made private after members protest". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  12. ^ Yawn, Andrew J. (October 19, 2018). "Tabitha Isner urging voters to choose 'solutions not sides' ahead of District 2 election". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  13. ^ "Meet Tabitha". Tabitha Isner. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
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