Sen. Tommy Tuberville wins Republican primary for governor of Alabama
Sen. Tommy Tuberville has won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama, positioning him as the favorite for the upcoming general election. Tuberville, a former college football coach, is set to leave his Senate seat after his term ends. With the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, Tuberville aims to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey in a state that has not elected a Democrat for governor since 1998.
- ▪Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama.
- ▪He is favored to win the general election in the state.
- ▪Tuberville has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
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2026 ElectionSen. Tommy Tuberville wins Republican primary for governor of AlabamaThe former football coach was elected to the Senate in 2020 and cruised through his primary, NBC News projects. He’s now favored to become the next governor of the red state.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., at the Capitol on March 3.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images filShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT / Updated May 19, 2026, 9:00 PM EDTBy Sahil KapurSen.
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