{"id":2520847,"date":"2025-12-13T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-jones-launches-bid-for-alabama-governor-at-birmingham-rally\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:28:14","slug":"doug-jones-launches-bid-for-alabama-governor-at-birmingham-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-jones-launches-bid-for-alabama-governor-at-birmingham-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"Doug Jones launches bid for Alabama governor at Birmingham rally"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fdoug-jones-launches-bid-for-alabama-governor-at-birmingham-rally%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=2520847&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>former Senator Doug Jones has officially launched his campaign for governor of Alabama,announcing his bid at a rally in Birmingham. Jones, the last Democrat to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pollak-voters-reject-democrats-desperate-racism-claims-in-virginia\/\" title=\"Pollak: Voters Reject ...s&#039; Desperate Racism Claims in Virginia\">hold statewide office<\/a> in Alabama, lost his Senate seat to current Senator tommy tuberville in 2020. Both Jones and Tuberville are now running for governor and could potentially face each other again if they win their respective primaries. Jones emphasized hope and inclusivity in his speech,vowing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-governor-calls-special-session-to-repeal-states-abortion-ban-ahead-of-scotus-decision\/\" title=\"Wisconsin ... Calls Special Session To Repeal State\u2019s Abortion Ban Ahead Of SCOTUS Decision\">protect reproductive rights<\/a>,expand Medicaid,and criticized Tuberville&#8217;s support of Republican policies like the Affordable Care Act tax credit rollbacks and former President Trump&#8217;s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Jones&#8217; campaign follows his notable 2017 special Senate election victory and aims to build a stronger, more inclusive Alabama. The gubernatorial primaries will take place in May 2026, with multiple Democratic candidates competing and tuberville facing a GOP primary challenger. Current Governor Kay Ivey is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.  <\/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\">Doug Jones launches bid for Alabama governor at Birmingham rally<\/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\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2427017\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-jones\/\">Doug Jones<\/a> (D-AL) officially started his bid for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alabama\/\">Alabama<\/a> governor on Friday, sharing his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/campaign\/\">campaign<\/a> vision with voters at a Birmingham rally.<\/p>\n<p>Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, lost the 2020 election to current Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tommy-tuberville\/\">Tommy Tuberville<\/a> (R-AL). Both are running for governor. If Jones and Tuberville win their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/which-states-will-challenge-trumps-primary-ballot-status-next\/\" title=\"Which states will contest Trump&#039;s primary ballot status next?\">respective primary elections<\/a>, they could face a possible rematch next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3916008\/andrew-cuomo-wins-temporary-restraining-order-fight-ny-commission-memoir\/\">Cuomo wins temporary restraining order in fight with NY commission over memoir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3914650\/defiant-new-jersey-democrat-hits-back-party-boss-andy-kim-plans-2027-run\/\">Defiant NJ Democrat hits back at &#8216;party boss&#8217; Kim and plans 2027 run<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3913334\/bruce-blakeman-slams-new-york-gop-leader-elise-stefanik-endorsement\/\">Blakeman slams New York GOP leader over Stefanik endorsement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The former senator is looking to make a political comeback reminiscent of his 2017 victory in the special <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\">Senate<\/a> election for a vacant Alabama seat.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;On that Election Day in 2017, we gave the people, not just in Alabama, but across this country, something even more significant. We gave them hope for a stronger democracy,&rdquo; Jones said. &ldquo;And today, eight years later, we&rsquo;re rekindling that hope, that optimism, that enthusiasm. Let&rsquo;s face it, there is a greater urgency for hope today than there was in 2017.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Part of his vision for the state is the hope that &ldquo;everyone has a place at the table and a sense of belonging,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>During his speech in Birmingham, Jones promised to protect in vitro fertilization and contraception as abortion remains banned in Alabama. He also vowed to expand Medicaid and attacked Tuberville over his vote against <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >extending tax credits<\/a> for the Affordable Care Act. President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> One Big Beautiful Bill Act also drew the Democratic candidate&rsquo;s ire. Tuberville voted for the GOP megabill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tuberville, with this Donald Trump first and Alabama afterthought mindset, his blind support of what I call the anything but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-reconsiders-two-track-reconciliation-approach-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump reconsiders two-track reconciliation approach - Washington Examiner\">beautiful bill<\/a>. Tuberville has been slamming the door on Medicaid expansion,&rdquo; Jones said. &ldquo;He doesn&rsquo;t care about the health of Alabama families. He just cares more about what&rsquo;s going on on the beach down to Santa Rosa.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Jones announced his 2026 gubernatorial run late last month, but his campaign began in earnest with Friday&rsquo;s event.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3897691\/doug-jones-alabama-governor-run\/\">FORMER SEN. DOUG JONES ANNOUNCES ALABAMA GUBERNATORIAL RUN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He joins four other Democratic candidates for their party&rsquo;s gubernatorial primary in May 2026. Meanwhile, Tuberville is vying for the Republican nomination in his intraparty primary run against failed 2024 congressional candidate Ken McFeeters.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kay-ivey\/\">Kay Ivey<\/a> (R-AL) is term-limited and unable to seek a third consecutive term in office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doug Jones kicks off Alabama governor run at Birmingham rally<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2520848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25347042585624.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[51529,68764,64772,67627,40227],"class_list":["post-2520847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-alabama-governor","tag-birmingham-rally","tag-doug-jones","tag-gubernatorial-campaign","tag-political-announcement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25347042585624.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2520847"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520851,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520847\/revisions\/2520851"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2520848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2520847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2520847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2520847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}