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 conservative record in Washington, D.C.

“Here in Alabama, y’all know me as coach. But in Washington, they know me as something entirely different,” said Tuberville.

“President Trump called me one of his closest allies. Democrats call me the biggest pain in their butts and the woke radicals, as a God fearing Christian, I just can’t repeat it.”

I’m stepping up because Alabama deserves a fighter.

As your next Governor, I will bring the America First agenda home, protect our conservative values, and stand up to the radical left.

With your support, we'll put Alabama FIRST. pic.twitter.com/NEChGFqEbL

— Tommy Tuberville (@CoachForGov) May 28, 2025

“But after four years in Washington, standing up to the corrupt Biden administration, I think it’s time Montgomery got to know me a little bit better, too,” continued Tuberville. “As your next governor, I’ll fight for President Trump’s America First agenda, stop illegal immigration dead in its tracks, and protect our conservative values.”

“After doing all of that, the enemies of Alabama are going to call me a lot of things. With your help, Governor will be one of them.”

The Senator is widely expected to face no opposition in his bid to capture the Governor’s office. If elected, Tuberville will be just the third non-incumbent in state history to win the office unopposed.

The Alabama gubernatorial primary will take place May 26, 2026. If needed, a primary runoff is scheduled for June 23, 2026. The general election is set for November 3, 2026.

Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten