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Tuberville to run for governor, leave Senate

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday announced he was running for governor with the launch of his campaign website, creating an open GOP primary for his Senate seat in the process. Tuberville, a first-term senator and longtime college football coach, told The Hill in an interview that President…

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Tommy Tuberville launches campaign for Alabama governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville is considered the instant front-runner in a race to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey, who is term-limited.

  2. NBC News

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville launches run for governor of Alabama (opens NBC News)

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    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is running for governor of Alabama, he announced Tuesday.

  3. Fox News

    Trump ally Tuberville announces run for Alabama governor (opens Fox News)

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    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Trump ally and former Auburn coach, launches 2026 Alabama governor campaign, setting up an open Senate seat in 2026.

  4. AL.com

    Will Tommy Tuberville announce a run for governor of Alabama today? What we know (opens AL.com)

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    Any Republican who decides to challenge Tuberville will likely have a hard time beating the first term senator.

  5. The Daily Signal

    Alabama’s Tuberville Announces Bid for Governor (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Sen. Tuberville announces he will run for governor, following a trend of GOP members of Congress pursuing gubernatorial races.

  6. The Hill

    Tuberville to run for governor, leave Senate (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday announced he was running for governor with the launch of his campaign website, creating an open GOP primary for his Senate seat in the process. Tuberville, a first-term senator and longtime college football coach, told The Hill in an interview that President…

  7. Roll Call

    Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor (opens Roll Call)

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    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that he will forgo reelection next year to run for governor of Alabama.

  8. The Daily Caller

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville Makes Major Announcement About Future (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced he is running for governor of Alabama, leaving yet another open Senate seat to be filled in next year’s midterms.

  9. CNN

    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor (opens CNN)

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    Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Tuesday he is running for governor of Alabama in 2026, as the former college football coach and staunch President Donald Trump ally eyes a new role outside Washington after a single term in office.

  10. New York Post

    Tommy Tuberville launches run for governor of Alabama (opens New York Post)

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    Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) officially threw his hat in the ring for the 2026 Alabama governor's race, confirming months of speculation that he had his sights set on the office.

  11. RedState

  12. The Guardian

    Republican senator Tommy Tuberville launches run for Alabama governor (opens The Guardian)

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    Tuberville, who transitioned from college football coach to politician, aims to succeed Republican governor Kay Ivey

  13. Yellowhammer News

    Tuberville officially running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Incumbent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced he will run for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 Republican Party primary. Live from an Auburn staple, Byron’s Smokehouse, Tuberville announced his run in an exclusive television interview with “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News.

  14. CBS News

    Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor (opens CBS News)

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    Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, announced Tuesday is seeking a run for the state's governor's mansion.

  15. WMUR

    US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor (opens WMUR)

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    Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Alabama next year.

  16. Breitbart News

    Tuberville Won't Seek Senate Reelection in 2026; Opts to Run in Alabama Governor Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    AUBURN, Alabama — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced on Tuesday he will forgo seeking a second U.S. Senate term to run for the state's open governor's seat in 2026. | Politics

  17. Hot Air

  18. Yellowhammer News

    7 Things: Tuberville is the next governor of Alabama as race to replace him in Senate starts; Trump vs. Putin in WW III; and more .... (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) officially launched his 2026 campaign for Alabama governor

  19. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville launches run for governor of Alabama | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville said today he will run for governor of Alabama next year, ending weeks of speculation about his political plans for the 2026 elections.

  20. Townhall

  21. Yellowhammer News

    Tuberville releases first ad in newly announced bid to become Alabama's next governor (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Just a day after announcing his intent to become Alabama’s next Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has already released a campaign advertisement heading into the 2026 race. During the minute-long video message, Tuberville touts his close ties to President Donald Trump and strong cons…

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