US EditionDoug Jones to Enter 2026 Alabama Governor’s Race, Sources Say
Jones aims to flip Alabama’s governorship as Democrats see a pickup chance despite the state’s strong Republican history, with Tuberville leading by 19 points in recent polls.
- Democratic politician Doug Jones is likely to enter the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race but is expected to lose to Republican candidate Tommy Tuberville by 19 points, according to a poll.
- Tuberville, who has served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama since 2021, launched his gubernatorial bid in May and is projected to win 53% of the vote share.
- Jones, who served in the U.S. Senate from 2018 to 2021 until Tuberville unseated him, is expected to win 34% of the vote share, according to the poll conducted between November 12 and 13 with a margin of error of +/- 3.96%.
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Tuberville Vs. Jones Again: Alabama Governor’s Race Becomes 2020 Senate Rematch
Former Alabama Democratic Sen. Doug Jones is jumping into the state’s governor’s race, teeing up a rematch between him and Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville. The two first faced off in the 2020 U.S. Senate race, where Tuberville defeated Jones.Jones was narrowly elected to the Senate in a 2017 special election against Republican Roy Moore, who was facing sexual misconduct accusations during his campaign. But three years later, he lost to Tubervil…
Former Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones is running for governor of Alabama, setting up a likely rematch with his Senate successor, Republican Tommy Tuberville, in the open-seat race. “I have finally confirmed the worst-kept secret in the state of Alabama,” Jones said in a video posted on social media after filing paperwork for his gubernatorial run. “Folks in Alabama deserve a governor who is going to fight for them.” Jones, the last Democrat to win …
Former US Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama in 2026. He made the announcement Monday after filing campaign paperwork. Jones, a Democrat, could face a rematch with Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who defeated him…
Former US Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama in 2026. He made the announcement Monday after filing campaign paperwork. Jones, a Democrat, could face a rematch with Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who defeated him…
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