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Sen. Tommy Tuberville Launches 2026 Alabama Governor Campaign with Trump’s Backing

With Trump’s backing, Tuberville’s launch secures him as the GOP favorite in the 2026 primary, opening his Senate seat for a competitive midterm contest.

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)
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Overview

  • Tuberville officially kicked off his gubernatorial bid on May 27 at Byron’s Smokehouse in Auburn, where he declared he would be Alabama’s next governor.
  • His campaign platform emphasizes conservative Alabama values with promises to grow jobs, enhance public education and tighten border security.
  • President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Tuberville’s run, reinforcing his status as the early front-runner in the Republican primary.
  • Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and other leading Republicans opted not to challenge Tuberville after his announcement, consolidating support around his candidacy.
  • By forgoing a second Senate term, Tuberville creates an open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 that has already attracted interest from figures such as former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson.