Overview
- He unveiled the bid in a YouTube video, casting himself as a political outsider motivated by Charlie Kirk's September assassination.
- The Republican primary field already features Secretary of State Wes Allen, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate and several other candidates.
- The primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
- McCarron highlighted his past endorsement of Donald Trump and said he would work with Tommy Tuberville if Tuberville becomes governor.
- The Mobile native is a first-time candidate best known for leading Alabama to back-to-back national championships and later playing in the NFL and UFL.