Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama

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Source: NBC News

April 25, 2025, 11:23 AM EDT


Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is telling senators that he plans to run for governor of Alabama, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. One of the sources told NBC News, "He's been telling anyone and everyone."

Tuberville has long been rumored to be considering a campaign for governor to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., who is term-limited. Tuberville's Senate term ends in January 2027.

Asked for comment Friday, Tuberville's office pointed to a social media post Thursday from the senator responding to a report from the Alabama outlet Yellowhammer News that he was set to launch a campaign for governor soon.

"While I appreciate all the interest, Suzanne and I are still praying about how to best serve the people of Alabama. When I have an official announcement about my future, you’ll hear it directly from me," Tuberville wrote on X, referring to his wife.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/sen-tommy-tuberville-telling-senators-plans-run-governor-alabama-rcna203000

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Good riddance!!! I would LOVE to see Doug Jones give it another shot.

[dflprincess]

1. Does this mean he'll have to move to Alabama? nt

[rich7862]

2. That should be a requirement to be his only residence, when running for office of that state.

[hlthe2b]

3. AL law requires him to have LIVED in AL (not merely owned property) 7 years before running.

To run for Senate (or reelection) there are no requirements for continuous residence.

So, he'll have to get his buddy Trump to arm twist the state legislature to change the law, it would seem.

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/can-tuberville-run-for-governor-alabama-republican-questions-whether-he-meets-residency-requirement.html

[walkingman]

4. I think we would have a good chance if this is the case - who would support this

dumbass after seeing how embarrassed the State as Senator.

Go Dems!!

[Kid Berwyn]

5. I hope he's under arrest before then.

MAGA scum screwed the top personnel at the Pentagon.

[FakeNoose]

6. He can't run for Governor and Senator at the same time

So let him run for Governor and LOSE! Then we're rid of him for good.

Two birds - meet one stone.

[DENVERPOPS]

9. If you are an existing Politician

You get to keep your job, even though you are campaigning full time for another government position.......

Senator Bennett (D) in Colorado is about to start running for Governor of Colorado.............

[FakeNoose]

10. OK thanks for your reply

I just looked him up in Wikipedia, and his Senate term doesn't end until 2027. So he can run for Governor in 2026 and lose, and still keep his Senate seat for 2 years. Let's hope he wins.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Tuberville

[dflprincess]

12. His term will end on January 3, 2027 when the new Congress is sworn in

meaning he would be running for the Senate in 2026. So he is going to have to decide what office he wants to run for.

[mdbl]

11. You might be underestimating the magat voting population there

[Silent Type]

7. Like Alabama, my rube red state usually votes for ignorant GOPers. He'll do well in AL.

[dutch777]

8. Please do! Tuberville and McConnell out would be cause for celebration.