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Former Crimson Tide Quarterback AJ McCarron Ends Campaign for Alabama Lieutenant Governor
AJ McCarron ended his campaign two months after announcing to fully commit to a new football role requiring his entire focus, he said.
- On Wednesday, AJ McCarron ended his campaign for lieutenant governor to pursue a sports-related opportunity two months after launching his bid ahead of the May 19 Alabama primaries.
- McCarron said the football position will require the same 100% focus, commitment and attention he planned to give the office of lieutenant governor; records from the Alabama secretary of state's office show he registered to vote days before announcing his candidacy.
- A former University of Alabama starting quarterback, McCarron led the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national championships and was a Heisman runner-up before playing nine seasons in the NFL, including for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- His exit removes a high-profile figure seeking to channel sports fame into a political win and leaves Secretary of State Wes Allen, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, Dean Odle and Nicole Wadsworth in the race.
- Reports link McCarron to the Birmingham Stallions coaching job, with his campaign saying details will be released later this week after Skip Holtz recently stepped away.
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Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback A.J. McCarron announced his bid for office in a video posted to YouTube on Oct. 23, 2025. McCarron announced Wednesday he was dropping out of the race to pursue an unspecified job opportunity in football. (Screenshot via YouTube)Former University of Alabama and N.F.L. quarterback A.J. McCarron said Wednesday he is ending his campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor, less than two months after he a…
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