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Tuberville launches 2026 Alabama gubernatorial campaign, forgoes Senate reelection

He becomes the first major Republican contender for governor, setting up an open Senate seat for the 2026 cycle.

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 announced his 2026 campaign on May 27, unveiling coachforgovernor.com and declaring he aims to be “the future governor of the great state of Alabama.”
  • He confirmed he will not seek a second term in the Senate, leaving his deep-red seat vacant in next year’s election.
  • Positioning himself as a Trump ally, Tuberville’s agenda emphasizes manufacturing expansion, K-12 education improvements and tougher illegal immigration measures.
  • The Club for Growth PAC has endorsed his bid, lauding his record on fiscal responsibility, school choice and conservative policy reforms.
  • Questions about his Alabama residency have resurfaced over his ownership of a $4 million beach home in Florida, though he asserts he meets the state’s seven-year requirement.