Overview
- Jones filed a principal campaign committee with the Alabama Secretary of State and launched a campaign website and announcement video on Monday.
- The governor’s office is open due to term limits for Kay Ivey, with primaries set for May 19, 2026 and the general election in November 2026.
- Tuberville, who began his bid in May, is the Republican front-runner with more than $7 million raised and a Cygnal survey showing him about 19 points ahead of Jones.
- Jones, the last Democrat to win statewide in Alabama, is emphasizing local roots and his record as a former U.S. attorney who prosecuted 16th Street Baptist Church bombing perpetrators.
- A rematch between Jones and Tuberville is possible if both win their primaries, as Democrats argue a well‑matched nominee could make the race competitive.