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General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Tommy Tuberville is trading at 90% to win the Alabama Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age71 years old (Sep 18, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationAlabama
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSouthern Arkansas University — B.S. (education/physical education)
Notable personal detailsThomas Hawley "Tommy" Tuberville is a Republican U.S. senator from Alabama, in office since January 3, 2021. He previously spent decades in college football as a player, coach, and broadcaster, including serving as head coach at Auburn University, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Texas Tech, and Cincinnati. He attended Southern Arkansas University, where he majored in education and played football.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports broad tax cuts and reductions, including permanent extensions of Trump-era business tax breaks, repeal of the federal estate tax, elimination of certain energy taxes and taxes on Social Security, and new tax deductions targeted at workers (e.g., overtime). Advocates reducing tax burdens on small businesses, family farms, and seniors and removing taxes viewed as obstacles to domestic energy and business growth.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports dismantling or replacing it with market-based solutions, including increased price transparency, health savings accounts, and policies aimed at reducing federal spending on Medicaid through targeting waste and implementing work requirements. Backs restrictions on taxpayer funding for abortion services and advocates protecting veterans’ access to care through expanded community options. Emphasizes reducing government involvement in healthcare and promoting private-market competition as the primary approach to reform.
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Immigration & Border
Supports aggressive border enforcement measures including expanded border wall construction, reinstatement of Remain-in-Mexico policies, suspending entry of migrants when DHS cannot detain them, and stronger detention/removal authority for criminal noncitizens. Has sponsored and cosponsored legislation to increase federal and state enforcement powers, require detention until removal for certain offenses, and give states legal standing to sue DHS for perceived enforcement failures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro-life policies, stating that life begins at conception and opposing abortion on demand; has publicly opposed expanded abortion funding and policies (including Department of Defense policies) and has voted against pro-abortion-rights legislation. He frames his position as protecting the unborn and preserving conservative values.
Climate & Energy
Opposes aggressive federal greenhouse-gas regulations and regulatory actions that would limit fossil-fuel energy production or increase costs for consumers; advocates expanding domestic energy production (including natural gas and nuclear) and prioritizing energy independence and consumer choice. Supports rolling back or blocking Biden-era emissions and transportation GHG rules while saying renewable sources have a role but cannot be the sole solution.
Public Safety & Guns
Tommy Tuberville consistently frames his position as defending Second Amendment rights and opposing federal regulation he views as overreach. He has sponsored and supported legislation to expand concealed-carry reciprocity and to roll back ATF regulations (SHORT Act), and has cosponsored bills increasing penalties for thefts from licensed firearm dealers.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Tommy Tuberville is now the Republican nominee for Alabama governor after winning the primary and is set to face Democrat Doug Jones in the general election. A residency challenge to his eligibility was rejected first by Alabama Republican Party officials and then dismissed by a judge, who said the court could not decide the issue before the election. The plaintiffs say they plan to appeal, but for now Tuberville remains on track as the GOP nominee.
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Articles
TAThe Associated Press30 days ago
Suit challenging Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor dismissed
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PNPBS News30 days ago
Judge dismisses suit challenging Sen. Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor
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AOArkansas Online2 months ago
Alabama GOP toss residency challenge
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TNThe New York Times3 months ago
Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.2M
$1.6M
$1.1M
$547.8K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.1M
$135.4K
$1.1M
$46.5K
Cycle 2024
$2.2M
$532.3K
$1.8M
$74.8K
Cycle 2026
$726.2K
$66.6K
$1.2M
$66.2K
Source: FEC
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