Tuberville, a former college football coach, is set to launch a bid to succeed GOP Gov. Kay Ivey rather than seek a second term in the Senate in 2026.

Under Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act, federal campaign funds transferred to state campaigns are capped at $1,000. Any transfers exceeding this limit constitute a Class C felony, strictly enforced to maintain transparency and integrity in state elections.

Tuberville, a close ally of President Donald Trump, for months has been the focus of speculation about the 2026 race.

Kyle Sweetser is a Democrat in deep red Alabama, after voting for President Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 before switching to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The Trump-voter-turned-critic said he was pushed by the president’s tariffs to launch his bid to unseat Sen.

The war of words between Wes Allen and John Merrill could set the stage for 2026’s lieutenant governor's race.

Since taking office, Secretary Wes Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the professionals in the Secretary of State’s Office.

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… pic.twitter.com/Ti1ElGoB8J