Thomas Tuberville

Incumbent U.S. Senator in Mobile, AL

Thomas Tuberville is a candidate for Governor Alabama in Statewide, Alabama — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Will Boyd, Jamel J. Brown, Yolanda Rochelle Flowers, Doug Jones, Chad Chig Martin, Nathan "nate" Mathis, Ken Mcfeeters, "alabama" Will Santivasci.

Thomas "Tommy" Tuberville is a U.S. Senator from Alabama and former Auburn University football coach who has formally entered the 2026 campaign for Alabama governor. He officially filed paperwork in January 2026, having announced his campaign in May 2025. Tuberville is running to transition from national to state politics, stating it is "time to come home" and make Alabamians' lives better. His platform focuses on growing the state's economy by attracting manufacturers, improving infrastructure, and enhancing education and workforce systems. He also emphasizes cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government, saving taxpayer money, improving public safety, and expanding vocational training. He was endorsed by President Donald Trump in his 2020 Senate campaign.