Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination

Republican Sen.Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, seen speaking to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S.Capitol on Feb.10, 2026, in Washington, D.C., easily captured the GOP gubernatorial nomination in his home state on Tuesday.(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Trump, on the eve of the primary, doubled down on his support for Tuberville.

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“He is a Lifelong Leader, both on and off the field — A true WINNER!” the president posted on social media.

Tuberville, who was the overwhelming polling and fundraising frontrunner in the primary, will now be the clear favorite to win November’s gubernatorial electionin Alabama, a state that Trump carried by 30 points in 2024.

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Republican Governors Association chair Gov.Greg Gianforte of Montana said in a statement that “Tuberville has proven he is an America First fighter who can deliver real results for the people of Alabama.As Governor, he will defend Alabama’s values, work with President Trump to continue bringing good-paying jobs to Alabama, and stand up to the radical left’s woke ideology.”

Former Democratic Sen.Doug Jones of Alabama on Tuesday won his party’s 2026 gubernatorial nomination.(Alex Edelman/Pool via AP)

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Tuberville will face off in the general election against former Democratic Sen.Doug Jones, who easily topped a crowded field of rivals to win his party’s gubernatorial nomination.

The Democratic Governors Association, in a social media post, said: “Doug has dedicated his career to fearlessly fighting for what is right for the people of Alabama – no matter how difficult.And he’s running to continue that important work.”

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in the swing state of New Hampshire.He covers the campaign trail from coast to coast.”