Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama has announced his intention to run for Governor of the Yellowhammer State, according to reports this morning that he confirmed it to a group of donors last night:

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, according to reports confirmed by Yellowhammer News.

Back in state while Congress is in recess, Tuberville told a group of donors at a private event on Wednesday night that his mind is officially made up. Rather than seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate, he is ready to run his next race in Alabama — and serve the people of the state in Montgomery instead of Washington.

If anyone were going to leave the US Senate to become Governor of a state, I’m glad it’s from Alabama, where the US Senate seat should be pretty safe.