During a visit to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked by members of the press about the potential possibility of a run for governor in 2026.
“As I tell people, I’m either going to be a senator, I’m going to work for President Trump, I could possibly be governor, or I’m going home,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) answered. “I did this to help the people of Alabama.”
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The Senator told reporters that he is focused on the present and working with the current administration to better America.
“Hadn’t thought about it much,” Tuberville said. “Of course, a lot of people are speculating. We have a lot of work to do in our country. I just hope we have a country and a state left if we don’t get things going in the right direction with President Trump. I’m looking forward to two years with President Trump and we’ll see what happens.”
As for the argument that he’s ineligible to run for governor because of residency concerns, Tuberville isn’t buying it.
“I’ve been a United States Senator representing the state of Alabama for the last four years with two more years remaining,” he said. “There’s no problem with that. We looked at that six, seven years ago. It’s just people that are probably wanting to run for governor.”
“If you want to run, go run on your abilities. Don’t try to trick somebody. There’s nothing to that.”
Candidates for governor are required to be a state resident of Alabama for at least seven years.
Alabama’s 2026 election cycle will include a full turnover of the state’s executive and legislative branches. The primary election day will be held on May 26, 2026 — and candidates may begin raising money exactly one year prior.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
