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Coverage dated November 24, 2025

Doug Jones, former Democratic senator, will run for Alabama governor

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Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, whose 2017 election renewed hope for Alabama Democrats, on Monday filed campaign paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026.

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  1. Roll Call

    Former Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor (opens Roll Call)

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    Former Sen. Doug Jones is running for governor of Alabama, setting up a likely rematch with Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Former Sen. Doug Jones announces Alabama gubernatorial run (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Jones's announcement could put a rematch on the 2026 schedule between himself and Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.

  3. CNN

    Doug Jones, former Democratic senator, will run for Alabama governor (opens CNN)

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    Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, whose 2017 election renewed hope for Alabama Democrats, on Monday filed campaign paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, whose 2017 election renewed hope for Alabama Democrats, on Monday filed campaign paperwork to run for

  5. NBC News

    Former Sen. Doug Jones launches Democratic bid for Alabama governor (opens NBC News)

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    Jones won a 2017 special Senate election against a Republican candidate who faced allegations of sexual misconduct before losing to Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2020.