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Tommy Tuberville

Governor

2026 Alabama Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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This candidate is listed on an official Alabama sample ballot for November 3, 2026. Sample ballots may be amended and do not establish an individual voter’s precinct-specific ballot.

Last reviewed September 18, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Alabama Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Governor · Republican · Candidate
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026

FOR GOVERNOR (Vote for One) DOUG JONES Democrat TOMMY TUBERVILLE Republican Write-in

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Candidate biography

Source-published biography

Tommy Tuberville, a lifelong leader both on and off the field, was born in Camden, Arkansas, the youngest of three children to Olive and Charles Tuberville. Inspired by his father—a decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient—Coach Tuberville has dedicated much of his life to serving others, especially the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

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Tommy Tuberville, a lifelong leader both on and off the field, was born in Camden, Arkansas, the youngest of three children to Olive and Charles Tuberville. Inspired by his father—a decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient—Coach Tuberville has dedicated much of his life to serving others, especially the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

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Tuberville began his coaching career at Hermitage High School in Arkansas, quickly working his way up through the college coaching ranks. In the 1980s, he served as an assistant coach at Arkansas State and then at the University of Miami, where he became defensive coordinator. During his time with the Hurricanes, the program won three national championships and produced future legends, including Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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Tuberville began his coaching career at Hermitage High School in Arkansas, quickly working his way up through the college coaching ranks. In the 1980s, he served as an assistant coach at Arkansas State and then at the University of Miami, where he became defensive coordinator. During his time with the Hurricanes, the program won three national championships and produced future legends, including Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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He later served as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M before being named head coach at the University of Mississippi in 1995. In 1997, he was named SEC Coach of the Year by the Associated Press.

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He later served as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M before being named head coach at the University of Mississippi in 1995. In 1997, he was named SEC Coach of the Year by the Associated Press.

Candidate biography

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In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the United States Senate from Alabama, running as a proud member of the America First movement. As a United States Senator, he has been a strong advocate for conservative values and is a vocal supporter of President Trump’s America First agenda. Coach Tuberville currently serves on the following Senate committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Veterans’ Affairs; and Aging. He is also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel and the Subcommittee on Education and the American Family.

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In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the United States Senate from Alabama, running as a proud member of the America First movement. As a United States Senator, he has been a strong advocate for conservative values and is a vocal supporter of President Trump’s America First agenda. Coach Tuberville currently serves on the following Senate committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Veterans’ Affairs; and Aging. He is also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel and the Subcommittee on Education and the American Family.

Candidate biography

Source-published biography

In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate as a proud member of the America First movement. He serves on the Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, Education, and Aging committees, where he champions conservative values, a strong military, and support for America's veterans. Inspired by his father, a decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Coach Tuberville has dedicated much of his life to serving others. He and his wife, Suzanne, have two sons, Tucker and Troy.

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In 2020, Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate as a proud member of the America First movement. He serves on the Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, Education, and Aging committees, where he champions conservative values, a strong military, and support for America's veterans. Inspired by his father, a decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Coach Tuberville has dedicated much of his life to serving others. He and his wife, Suzanne, have two sons, Tucker and Troy.

Education at Southern Arkansas University

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A former standout athlete at Harmony Grove High School, Tuberville went on to attend Southern Arkansas University, where he majored in Education and lettered in football as a free safety for the Muleriders. He also competed for two years on the university’s golf team.

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A former standout athlete at Harmony Grove High School, Tuberville went on to attend Southern Arkansas University, where he majored in Education and lettered in football as a free safety for the Muleriders. He also competed for two years on the university’s golf team.

Marriage and family

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Tommy and his wife Suzanne, whom he met at the 1989 Sugar Bowl, were married in 1991.

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Tommy and his wife Suzanne, whom he met at the 1989 Sugar Bowl, were married in 1991.

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Standing Up for Alabama Values

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Oppose DEI and Critical Race Theory in government and schools, restrict transgender participation in women’s sports, and oppose taxpayer funding for abortion.

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STANDING UP FOR ALABAMA VALUES

Bringing More Jobs to Alabama

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Reduce taxes, government waste, and regulatory barriers while expanding manufacturing and making Alabama more affordable.

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Lower taxes, reduce waste, and bring back manufacturing

Securing the Border and Deporting Criminals

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Support immigration enforcement, law enforcement cooperation, and deportation of noncitizens who commit crimes.

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SECURING THE BORDER AND DEPORTING CRIMINALS

Improving Education

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Expand school choice and parental control over education across charter, magnet, private, public, and homeschool options.

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PROTECTING 2A RIGHTS

Protecting the Second Amendment

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Protect the individual right to keep and bear arms and oppose government efforts to restrict lawful gun ownership.

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PROTECTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT

Standing Up for Life

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Oppose abortion and taxpayer funding for abortion and support state policies intended to protect unborn life.

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STANDING UP FOR LIFE

Protecting Alabama's Farmers and Producers

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Support Alabama agriculture through trade policy, tariffs, and other measures intended to improve market conditions for farmers and seafood producers.

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PROTECTING ALABAMA'S FARMERS AND PRODUCERS

Boosting Alabama's Defense Industry

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Expand Alabama's role in U.S. space and defense industries and attract additional defense investment and jobs.

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BOOSTING ALABAMA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Standing With Veterans

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Improve veterans' access to federal and state resources, healthcare, transition assistance, and earned benefits.

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STANDING WITH VETERANS

Public record

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2,530 captured official records

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Coverage: January 6, 2021 through August 8, 2026
Vote events
2,530
Unique measures
1,015
Final passage
66
Yes / No
1,739 / 649

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cloture proceduralVoted yes

A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on cloture on the motion to proceed.

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Vote question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Vote description: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

Member cast: Yea

August 8, 2026
nominationVoted yes

Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the nomination.

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Vote question: On the Nomination

Vote description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Vote result: Nomination Confirmed

Member cast: Yea

August 8, 2026
nominationVoted yes

Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion.

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Vote question: On the Cloture Motion

Vote description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

Member cast: Yea

August 8, 2026
final passageVoted yes

An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Bill Passed

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill.

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Vote question: On Passage of the Bill

Vote description: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Vote result: Bill Passed

Member cast: Yea

August 8, 2026
cloture proceduralVoted yes

In the nature of a substitute.

Cloture Motion Agreed to

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion.

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Vote question: On the Cloture Motion

Vote description: In the nature of a substitute.

Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

Member cast: Yea

August 7, 2026
final passageVoted yes

An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

Bill Passed

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill.

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Vote question: On Passage of the Bill

Vote description: An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

Vote result: Bill Passed

Member cast: Yea

August 7, 2026
amendmentVoted no

To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Amendment Rejected

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting no in the official record for on the amendment.

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Vote question: On the Amendment

Vote description: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Vote result: Amendment Rejected

Member cast: Nay

August 7, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Resolution Agreed to

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Tommy Tuberville is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the resolution.

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Vote question: On the Resolution

Vote description: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Vote result: Resolution Agreed to

Member cast: Yea

July 30, 2026

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Alabama election record — Tommy Tuberville

    Alabama Secretary of State

    Open Alabama Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Tommy Tuberville — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Tommy Tuberville campaign

    Open Tommy Tuberville campaign

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Tommy Tuberville — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Tommy Tuberville campaign

    Open Tommy Tuberville campaign

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  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Tommy Tuberville — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Tommy Tuberville campaign

    Open Tommy Tuberville campaign

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  5. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-231

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  6. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-230

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  7. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-229

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  8. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-228

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  9. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-226

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  10. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-224

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  11. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-223

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

    Open Secretary of the U.S. Senate
  12. Government public record

    Tommy Tuberville — U.S. Senate roll call 119-2-217

    Secretary of the U.S. Senate

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  13. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Tommy Tuberville — Alabama candidate-finance search

    Alabama Secretary of State

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  14. Election record

    2026 Alabama general-election sample ballot — Baldwin County

    Alabama Secretary of State

    Open Alabama Secretary of State

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  15. Candidate-provided

    Tommy Tuberville campaign source 2

    Tommy Tuberville campaign

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