Sen. Tommy Tuberville Launches Campaign for Alabama Governor in 2026

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Tommy Tuberville, ex-Auburn football coach, announces 2026 campaign for Alabama governor

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is running for governor of Alabama in 2026, the former Auburn University football coach and close ally of President Donald Trump announced on May 27.

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US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor

US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor. During his time in the Senate, Tuberville has aligned himself closely with Trump.

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Trump ally Tuberville announces run for Alabama governor

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday announced his 2026 run for Alabama governor. Tuberville, a top Senate supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, launched a campaign website that touts his "conservative Alabama values."

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Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor
Tuberville, 70, was elected to the Senate in 2020. The former Auburn University football coach is a strong ally of President Trump. In his 2020 Senate race, Tuberville defeated Democratic Sen. Doug Jones. He has served as a staunch defender of Mr. Trump in the upper chamber.
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Tommy Tuberville launches campaign for Alabama governor
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville running for governor of Alabama
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Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama Will Run for Governor
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US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor
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US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor
Tuberville made the announcement in front of his family and friends at an Auburn barbecue restaurant. He harnessed fame from his college coaching days to win election to the U.S. Senate in 2020. Two-term Republican Gov. Kay Ivey cannot run again because of term limits.
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Tubervillle raises $2 million in first 24-hours of Alabama governor bid, surpassing previous records
Tuberville announced his gubernatorial bid on Tuesday. He is running to replace GOP Gov. Kay Ivey, who must leave the post because of term limits. The campaign said the $2,064,723 raised surpasses its "initial goal and [shatters] the previous Alabama record"
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