Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced Tuesday that he will be running for governor of Alabama, confirming his decision during an interview with Fox News after several months of speculation. He also launched his campaign website earlier in the day, signaling the start of a new chapter in his political career and opening the door for a competitive Republican primary to fill his Senate seat.
During the interview, Tuberville declared his intentions clearly, stating, “I will announce that I will be the future governor of the great state of Alabama.” He emphasized his continued commitment to working alongside President Trump during his remaining 18 months in the Senate, saying, “We’ve got a lot of work to do… But I’m doing this to help this country and to help the great state of Alabama.”
Tuberville leaned into his identity as a former college football coach, framing his candidacy as an extension of his leadership skills. “I’m a football coach, I’m a leader, I’m a builder, I’m a recruiter, and we’re going to grow Alabama,” he said. He added that he plans to campaign aggressively, saying he’ll be out every weekend doing what it takes to win the governor’s race and return to Alabama to work closely with Trump’s administration.
In a separate conversation with the media, Tuberville explained that President Trump’s ongoing leadership in Washington played a role in shaping his decision. He said he had to weigh where he could be most effective in serving the people of Alabama, comparing it to his experience in coaching. “At the end of the day, a job’s a job. It’s like coaching I always looked at the job as what does it need? Can you help fix it? Can you make it better?”
He acknowledged that moving from the Senate to the governor’s office would be a shift, but one that he sees as offering more direct influence. “It’s a different level,” he said. “Trump is sending more money and more power back to the states. It gives you a lot better advantage.”
Tuberville’s decision reshapes Alabama’s political landscape and sets the stage for a high-stakes contest, not only for the governorship but also for his soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat.
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