Tuberville, Jones to face off in Alabama governor’s race

Spread the love

Sen. Tommy Tuberville secured the Republican nomination for Alabama governor Tuesday and will face off against former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones in November.

The Republican primary election to find a replacement for Tubervillw in the U.S. Senate was too close to call late Tuesday night.

Tuberville had received the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Both Jones and Tuberville are running to replace Gov. Kay Ivey, who could not run for reelection because of the state’s term limits.

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

Tuberville, 71, has served in Congress since 2021. His campaign has focused on immigration enforcement and workforce development.

“Like President Trump, I’ll continue to protect common sense and stand up for our shared conservative values in Montgomery,” his website reads.

Jones, a former U.S. Senator from Alabama, has called for the expansion of Medicaid and regulating AI data centers in his campaign.

“I am running for governor to make a difference in the lives of all Alabamians,” Jones said.

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Antifa the focus at Rubio-hosted international summit

Antifa the focus at Rubio-hosted international summit

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted what he described as the growing threat of left-wing terrorism Thursday at a ministerial he convened at the State...
Illinois Quick Hits: Unemployment holds at 5.1% in Illinois

Illinois Quick Hits: Unemployment holds at 5.1% in Illinois

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Illinois Department of Employment Security says...
Thune handed $47B national security bill with poison pill

Thune handed $47B national security bill with poison pill

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square A $47.3 billion government funding bill has cleared the U.S. House of Representatives and arrives at the Senate facing a hostile reception from Democrats. The...
Ammons pleads not guilty, wants to delay House investigation

Ammons pleads not guilty, wants to delay House investigation

By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) — Illinois State Rep. Carrol Ammons, federally indicted on multiple charges of wire fraud, pleaded not guilty in...
Minnesota extends Medicaid provider pause as fraud concerns reach U.S. Senate

Minnesota extends Medicaid provider pause as fraud concerns reach U.S. Senate

By Elyse ApelThe Center Square Minnesota is extending its pause on enrolling new providers in 12 high-risk Medicaid services as the state continues efforts to crack down on fraud in...
Sonderling defends grant shift, vows fraud crackdown to senators

Sonderling defends grant shift, vows fraud crackdown to senators

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Keith Sonderling, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, vowed Thursday to stamp out workforce fraud, more efficiently spend education...
Advocate calls for stronger IDOC oversight after payroll fraud guilty plea

Advocate calls for stronger IDOC oversight after payroll fraud guilty plea

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Calls for stronger oversight of the Illinois Department of Corrections are growing after a former department...
Illinois Quick Hits: FAFSA applications rise with increase in state taxpayer funding

Illinois Quick Hits: FAFSA applications rise with increase in state taxpayer funding

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – According to the National College Attainment Network’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid Tracker for the Class...
Casey Council Meeting Graphic.1

Casey Seeks $250,000 State Grant to Demolish Old VFW Building

Casey City Council Meeting | July 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council unanimously approved a resolution of support for a state community revitalization grant application to demolish the...
Appeals court: Chicago’s ‘climate disinformation’ case belongs in Cook County

Appeals court: Chicago’s ‘climate disinformation’ case belongs in Cook County

By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court says a lawsuit brought by the city of Chicago, seeking to extract a potentially massive...
WATCH: Polish leader discusses Ukraine, Russia at Reagan Library

WATCH: Polish leader discusses Ukraine, Russia at Reagan Library

By Dave MasonThe Center Square As a child going to bed, Radoslaw Sikorski heard the sound of a free press through the thin wall of his family’s home in Soviet-ruled...
Firefighters from 30 states battle wildfires in Colorado

Firefighters from 30 states battle wildfires in Colorado

By Joelle WebbThe Center Square Seven fires have burned through over 200,000 acres of Colorado’s expansive terrain, with over 1,800 personnel being deployed from more than 30 states to fight...
Democrats wary over DNI nominee's stances on election security

Democrats wary over DNI nominee’s stances on election security

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square A swift confirmation of Jay Clayton as the next director of National Intelligence appears less likely after multiple Democrats left his Wednesday confirmation hearing dissatisfied...
GOP, Dems compete in Arizona congressional races

GOP, Dems compete in Arizona congressional races

By Zachery SchmidtThe Center Square Arizona Republicans and Democrats in the 7th and 8th congressional districts are battling it out to see who will advance to the general election. Primaries...
Abbott directs state investigation into ICE Houston shooting

Abbott directs state investigation into ICE Houston shooting

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday said the Texas Rangers are investigating the fatal shooting of a Mexican national in Houston last week by a U.S....