Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced his bid for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election.
The big picture: Tuberville, a former college football coach, emphasized his alliance with President Donald Trump and his commitment to Trump’s America First movement.
- Key focal points of Tuberville’s campaign include boosting manufacturing, improving education and addressing illegal immigration.
- The upcoming election in Alabama will involve replacing Republican Governor Kay Ivey, who has reached the state’s two-term limit.
- Tuberville’s decision to run for governor is not expected to significantly impact the balance of power in the Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority.
