Tag: Tommy Tuberville
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Alabama’s 2026 governor race could be the first time in U.S. history that directly elected Democratic and Republican senators run in a general election for governor
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) announced on November 24 that he would run for governor of Alabama. Jones faces three other Democrats for the nomination. On the Republican side, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who defeated Jones in 2020, faces one other Republican for the nomination. Jones’ entry makes him the fourth senator running for…
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Three U.S. senators have announced gubernatorial bids in 2026
On August 6, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced her bid for governor of Tennessee. Blackburn’s entrance in the race makes her the third sitting U.S. senator, along with Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), to announce bids for governor. The number of senators running for governor in 2026 is the highest since 2010, when…
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 run for governor of Alabama
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced on May 28, 2025, that he will run for governor of Alabama in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. Senate. The seat is open since incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is term-limited. As of May 28, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections have…