Trending Now - Tommy Tuberville Secures GOP Nomination for Alabama Governor

WHO:

Fox News - Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville captures Alabama's GOP gubernatorial nomination, backed by Trump.

NBC News - Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama.

WHAT:

Fox News - Alabama's Senate race is heating up as Republicans and Democrats prepare for dual runoff races to replace outgoing Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.

NBC News - Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama, making him the clear favorite to win the general election this fall.

ABC News - With Sen. Tommy Tuberville running for governor, his Senate seat is open.

WHERE:

Fox News - Alabama.

WHEN:

NBC News - The general election is expected to take place this fall.

WHY:

ABC News - The race to replace Tuberville is not expected to be competitive, with the seat anticipated to remain Republican.

Fox News - Tommy Tuberville is seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey.

HOW:

Fox News - Tuberville's nomination was secured with the backing of Trump.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 16:10 UTC)

Alabama's Senate race is heating up as both Republicans and Democrats gear up for dual runoff races to replace outgoing Senator Tommy Tuberville. Despite the excitement surrounding the race, it's not expected to be competitive, with predictions suggesting the seat will likely remain in Republican hands. As the campaigns unfold, all eyes will be on the candidates vying for this pivotal position.

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(UPDATED May 20, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has won the GOP primary for governor of Alabama, with strong support from Trump, making him the clear favorite for the general election this fall. As Tuberville pursues this new role, his Senate seat will be left open, creating a significant shift in Alabama's political landscape. He is aiming to succeed term-limited Governor Kay Ivey in the upcoming election.