{"id":2439540,"date":"2025-05-27T16:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tommy-tuberville-launches-campaign-for-alabama-governor\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:33:57","slug":"tommy-tuberville-launches-campaign-for-alabama-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tommy-tuberville-launches-campaign-for-alabama-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tommy Tuberville launches campaign for Alabama governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftommy-tuberville-launches-campaign-for-alabama-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2439540&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has officially launched his campaign for governor of Alabama, opting against seeking reelection in the Senate. Tuberville, a former Auburn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\">football coach<\/a> known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-legislatures-push-to-fight-big-tech-but-experts-warn-of-limitations\/\" title=\"State Legislatures Push to Fight Big Tech, but Experts Warn of Limitations\">staunch support<\/a> of Donald Trump, made his announcement during an appearance on Fox NewsS *The Will Cain Show* and has since created a campaign website and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >social media presence<\/a> to engage voters.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement,Tuberville expressed his motivation to run as a means to benefit Alabama and emphasized his leadership skills as a &#8220;builder&#8221; and &#8220;recruiter.&#8221; He is seen as the leading candidate to succeed Governor Kay Ivey, who is term-limited.His decision comes amidst a trend of lawmakers leaving congressional positions for state executive roles; Tuberville joins other senators, such as Michael Bennet and Marsha Blackburn, who are also eyeing governorships.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican landscape in Alabama is solid,meaning the winner of the GOP primary is likely to assume the governorship.Tuberville&#8217;s move was anticipated, as he had been discussing the possibility for months with colleagues, and his campaign launch coincided with the Memorial Day recess.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his time in the Senate, Tuberville has faced criticism over his decisions, including his temporary blockade of military nominations tied to the Pentagon&#8217;s abortion travel policy. As he prepares for his gubernatorial campaign, speculation grows about potential candidates for his Senate seat, with several Alabama Republicans already being floated as contenders.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Tuberville launches run for Alabama governor, forgoing Senate reelection<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2132800\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tommy-tuberville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tommy Tuberville<\/a> (R-AL) launched his campaign for governor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alabama<\/a> on Tuesday, becoming the latest senator to snub <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-short-history-of-how-anthony-fauci-has-kept-failing-up-since-1984\/\" title=\"A Short History Of How Anthony Fauci Has Kept Failing Up Since 1984\">national politics<\/a> in favor of an executive post.<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville, the former Auburn football coach who rose to national prominence as a fierce defender of President Donald Trump, released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachforgovernor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">campaign website<\/a> and updated <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CoachForGov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">X account<\/a> on Tuesday afternoon, with his formal announcement made on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>The Will Cain Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3421253\/arizona-democrats-shaky-2026-katie-hobbs-vulnerable\/\">Arizona Democrats on shaky ground ahead of 2026, with Katie Hobbs vulnerable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3420964\/competitive-new-jersey-primary-first-without-county-line\/\">New Jersey has its first competitive primary in decades without the county line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3420467\/north-dakota-governor-accidentally-vetoes-35-million-housing-budget\/\">North Dakota governor accidentally vetoes $35 million in housing budget<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m doing this to help this country and the great state of Alabama,&rdquo; Tuberville said, broadcasting his announcement from a campaign event in Alabama. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a football coach. I&rsquo;m a leader. I&rsquo;m a builder. I&rsquo;m a recruiter. And we&rsquo;re going to grow Alabama.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville is the second member of the Senate to pursue a gubernatorial run this year, following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3377362\/michael-bennet-launches-bid-colorado-governor-succeed-jared-polis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">decision<\/a> by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) in April. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is also giving &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newschannel5.com\/news\/sen-marsha-blackburn-giving-serious-consideration-to-a-2026-run-for-tennessee-governor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">serious consideration<\/a>&rdquo; to the office held by Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN).<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville is considered the instant front-runner in a race to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL), who is term-limited.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) had been weighing a challenge but instead opted not to run last week. Tuberville also drew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubforgrowth.org\/cfg-pac-endorses-sen-tuberville-in-al-gov-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">preemptive support<\/a> from the Club for Growth, a small-government outside group that poured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensecrets.org\/orgs\/club-for-growth\/summary?id=D000000763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">tens of millions<\/a> into the 2024 election cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Alabama is ruby red, meaning the Republican nominee in next year&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/politics\/2025\/05\/alabamas-landmark-2026-election-season-kicks-off-today-these-are-the-races-to-watch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">May primary<\/a> is likely to become governor.<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville&rsquo;s departure from the Senate had been anticipated for months. He has been speaking with colleagues about a gubernatorial run since at least March, with his announcement timed to the Memorial Day recess.<\/p>\n<p>He joins a growing number of senators who are deciding against another term in Washington. On top of Bennet, who is not up for reelection until 2028, four Senate Democrats are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3344894\/jeanne-shaheen-no-reelection-2026-senate-new-hampshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">simply<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3388731\/durbin-announces-retirement-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">retiring<\/a> from office altogether in 2026, as is Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after a 17-year stint as GOP leader.<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville, elected to the Senate in 2020, has been rewarded by the new Republican majority in Washington, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3335596\/senate-democrats-sink-transgender-sports-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">receiving a March vote<\/a> on his bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women&rsquo;s sports. The legislation ultimately failed with no Democrats voting to overcome the Senate&rsquo;s filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>But he has faced backlash on Capitol Hill as well, mounting an unsuccessful blockade of military nominees in protest of the Pentagon&rsquo;s abortion travel policy in 2023. Tuberville, 70, eventually dropped the blockade after 10 months and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2644702\/senate-formally-ends-tuberville-blockade-with-confirmation-of-four-star-generals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">withering pressure<\/a>&nbsp;from both parties.<\/p>\n<p>In the last Congress, then-Sen. Mike Braun, now the governor of Indiana, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3256954\/mike-braun-executive-roots-indiana-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cited frustration<\/a> with the gridlock in Washington as he retired, acknowledging it was unusual for a senator to return to state office.<\/p>\n<p>A governorship is often viewed as a springboard to national politics, with many politicians aspiring to finish their careers in the Senate. Yet congressional leadership has struggled to recruit governors in a spate of battleground states this cycle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3411256\/omaha-upset-john-ewing-house-democrats-glimmer-2026-hope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>OMAHA UPSET OFFERS HOUSE DEMOCRATS GLIMMER OF 2026 HOPE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the GOP side, ex-Gov.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3373517\/chris-sununu-declines-new-hampshire-senate-run-trump-endorsement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Sununu<\/a>&nbsp;and Gov.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3401293\/brian-kemp-bows-out-2026-georgia-senate-race-ossoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Kemp<\/a>&nbsp;(R-GA) have decided against Senate runs in New Hampshire and Georgia, respectively, while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) declined to vie for the seat of retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in Michigan for Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Ainsworth has said he is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/politics\/2025\/03\/will-ainsworth-reveals-what-tommy-tuberville-running-for-governor-of-alabama-would-mean-for-his-political-future.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">not interested<\/a> in running for Tuberville&rsquo;s Senate seat, but the vacancy could draw multiple Alabama Republicans. 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