Montgomery, Ala.— (WDNews) U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is officially running for governor of Alabama in 2026.
Tuberville launched his campaign website Tuesday morning and is expected to make a formal announcement during an afternoon appearance on Fox News. His decision ends weeks of speculation and positions him as the clear frontrunner to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Kay Ivey.
“Coach Tubs” built his reputation on the football field and later transitioned into politics, winning his U.S. Senate seat in 2020. With strong name recognition and popularity in the state, Tuberville’s entry into the race could clear the field of other Republican challengers.
His decision also opens up Alabama’s Senate seat in the 2026 midterms, setting the stage for a new political contest in a deep red state.
