U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) became the first statewide elected official to endorse her Senate colleague Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor — becoming one of the highest-profile backers in the state for the former Auburn head coach’s bid to lead Alabama.
“I’m excited to endorse my friend and colleague, Senator Tommy Tuberville, to serve as the next governor of our great state,” Britt said in a statement released Wednesday.
“From strengthening K-12 education and modernizing workforce development to growing good-paying jobs and investing in local infrastructure, we share the mission of putting Alabama First. Coach’s strong conservative leadership will serve all Alabamians well in Montgomery.”
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Tuberville, who launched his campaign last month, expressed gratitude for Britt’s endorsement and signaled their partnership would continue in state government.
“I am grateful to be endorsed by my friend and colleague, Senator Katie Britt,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said.
“Katie and I have been fighting for Alabama every day over the past several years in the Senate, and I know we will continue working together when I’m back home in Montgomery. Together, we will make sure Alabama is not just a great place to live, but the very best place to call home.”
I’m honored to have the support of U.S. Senator @KatieBrittforAL.
Katie and I have fought for Alabama every day in the Senate, and I know we’ll keep working together when I’m back home in Montgomery.
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— Tommy Tuberville (@CoachForGov) June 18, 2025
Tuberville also shared the endorsement on social media, writing, “Senator Katie Britt is a strong conservative, a fearless fighter for Alabama, and a dear friend. I’m proud to have her support in our campaign to bring bold conservative leadership to Montgomery.”
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Tuberville, a first-term U.S. senator and former Auburn University head football coach, is widely viewed as a frontrunner in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Grace Heim is a state and political reporter for Yellowhammer News. You can follow her on X @graceeheim or email her at [email protected].
