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Sen. Tommy Tuberville Launches 2026 Alabama Governor Bid, Forgoes Senate Re-election

He enters as the Republican favorite to replace term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey, creating an open contest for his Senate seat.

FILE - Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., questions retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine during his confirmation hearing on his nomination to be promoted to general and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, April 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) arrives prior to the Senate Republicans weekly policy luncheon in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025.

Overview

  • Tuberville officially launched his campaign on May 27 with a new website and an appearance on Fox News’s The Will Cain Show.
  • By opting out of a 2026 Senate run, he leaves Alabama’s deep-red seat vacant and prompts a competitive Republican primary.
  • The former Auburn football coach and first-term senator enters the governor’s race as the GOP favorite, buoyed by a Club for Growth PAC endorsement.
  • His Washington tenure was marked by a 10-month hold on military promotions over Pentagon abortion policies and steadfast alignment with Donald Trump.
  • Tuberville faces renewed scrutiny over his Alabama residency after questions arose during his 2020 Senate campaign.