2026 Alabama Governor Election
Compare candidates’ positions, polling, and sourced race updates.
The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is an open-seat race to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Kay Ivey. Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville faces Democratic former U.S. Senator Doug Jones in a rematch of their 2020 Senate contest, which Tuberville won by a wide margin. Alabama has not elected a Democratic governor since 1998, and the Cook Political Report rates the race as "Solid Republican," reflecting the state's strong GOP lean. Tuberville campaigns with President Trump's endorsement on conservative cultural and economic priorities, while Jones emphasizes bipartisanship, Medicaid expansion, and raising the minimum wage.
Candidates
Compare allTommy Tuberville is the Republican nominee for Governor of Alabama in 2026. He has served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama since 2021 and previously had a long career as a college football coach, notably at Auburn University. He won the Republican primary on May 19, 2026, securing his party's nomination for governor.
Doug Jones is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Alabama in 2026. He served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama from 2018 to 2021, notably winning a special election in 2017. Prior to his Senate term, he was a federal prosecutor and gained national recognition for prosecuting the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing case. He won the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Race Forecast
Tommy Tuberville favored
Tommy Tuberville: 97% modeled win probability with a +18.0 pts estimated margin
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/29/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.