GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
May 22, 2025
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans. Two people who have spoken with Tuberville say they expect him to announce a gubernatorial bid. They spoke on condition of anonymity because were not authorized to talk about a campaign. Tuberville, a Republican, did not confirm the plans but said he intends to announce a decision Tuesday. Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020. Tuberville harnessed fame from his college coaching days at Auburn and benefited from a Donald Trump endorsement in casting himself as a political outsider to win election.
