Dr. Stewart Tankersley is firmly opposed to the expansion of lottery and gambling in Alabama.
Gambling is not a responsible way to fund government. It places the burden on the very people who can least afford it and often leads to addiction, financial hardship, and long-term damage to families and communities. As a physician, Dr. Tankersley has seen firsthand how destructive those consequences can be, and he does not believe government should be in the business of profiting from them.
A state lottery is often marketed as an easy solution, but in reality it functions as a regressive form of revenue, taking disproportionately from working families while offering false promises of economic benefit. Expanding gambling does not create lasting prosperity. It shifts money within the state while introducing serious social costs.
Dr. Tankersley believes Alabama’s future should be built on strong families, job creation, and real economic opportunity, not on systems that rely on loss and addiction. Government should encourage responsibility, stability, and growth, not policies that undermine them.
As Lieutenant Governor and presiding officer of the Alabama Senate, Dr. Tankersley will stand firmly against efforts to expand lottery or gambling in Alabama and will work to ensure state policy reflects the long-term interests and values of Alabama families.
Alabama does not need gambling to succeed. It needs leadership grounded in common sense, responsibility, and a commitment to doing what is right.