Is Kay Ivey A-List?
NoB
No — Kay Ivey is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2003C$0.2M
Elected State Treasurer
Ivey is elected Alabama State Treasurer, gaining financial expertise.
2011B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Becomes Lieutenant Governor
Ivey becomes Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, increasing her political profile.
2017B$1M+$0.5M
Ascends to Governorship
Ivey becomes Governor of Alabama, reaching the pinnacle of state politics.
2018B$1.5M+$0.5M
Elected Governor
Ivey wins full term election as governor
2022B$1.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Re-elected Governor
Ivey wins another full term election as governor
2026B$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Leading Alabama
Ivey continues to lead Alabama, focusing on economic growth and development.
Last updated: February 23, 2026