Dr. Stewart Tankersley is a family physician in Montgomery, Army veteran, and former member of the Alabama Ethics Commission running for Lieutenant Governor.
He has spent his life serving others through medicine, military service, faith, and public leadership. As a fourth-generation physician from Montgomery, Dr. Tankersley has dedicated his career to caring for Alabama families and strengthening the community he calls home.
Faith has always been central to his life. Through missionary work and active involvement in his church, Dr. Tankersley has been guided by a simple belief: a life well lived is one spent serving others.
That principle has shaped both his personal and professional journey.
He is running for Lieutenant Governor because he believes Alabama families are under real pressure, and government should be focused on making life easier, not harder. With costs rising and trust in government strained, Dr. Tankersley is stepping forward to bring steady, common-sense leadership grounded in real-world experience. He is committed to making Alabama more affordable, restoring accountability in Montgomery, and delivering practical results that improve everyday life.
Dr. Tankersley has served in state government as a member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, where he worked to strengthen transparency and accountability.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tankersley was appointed to a state working group to bring a physician’s perspective to complex public health decisions. He spoke out against what he described as the “Fauci First” approach to pandemic response, arguing that national public health policy too often relied on centralized mandates rather than the judgment of physicians and the needs of local communities. Dr. Tankersley called for greater respect for medical freedom and a balanced approach that protected both public health and individual liberty. He has become vocal advocate for protecting the doctor-patient relationship and preserving individual medical decision-making.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Auburn University and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine before returning home to practice family medicine in Montgomery. For decades, he has cared for patients across generations, becoming a trusted voice for families during life’s most important moments. He has also served as Montgomery County Health Officer and President of the Montgomery County Medical Society, and continues to volunteer at a local free clinic.
Dr. Tankersley served more than 30 years in the Alabama Army National Guard, beginning in 1991 as an enlisted Cavalry Scout, where he was recognized as the top soldier in his unit and awarded the George S. Patton Award. He later earned his commission through Officer Candidate School and served as a physician in the Medical Corps. Over the course of his military career, he completed advanced training including Air Assault School, Flight Surgeon School, Combat Casualty Care, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, as well as the Captain’s Career Course, where he received special recognition for leadership.
He deployed three times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, serving in demanding operational environments and providing medical care to American service members during the War on Terror. He also held senior leadership roles, including MACOM Surgeon for the 167th Theater Sustainment Command and the 31st Chemical Brigade, and served as an advisor to the State Surgeon, helping guide medical readiness across Alabama’s National Guard. His service was recognized with multiple honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Service Award.
Dr. Tankersley believes Alabama needs steady, common-sense leadership focused on real results. He is committed to standing up for working families, restoring trust in government, and building a future where every Alabama family has the opportunity to succeed.