Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) officially threw his hat in the ring for the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, confirming months of speculation that he had his sights set on the office.

Morgan Murphy is “lining things up at the moment” for a potential run, a source familiar with Murphy’s thinking told AL.com.

Tommy Tuberville is a U.S. senator and wants to become the next Alabama governor. But his new campaign paraphernalia recognize his old job: coach.

Democrats intend to challenge Tuberville's eligibility in court, citing his primary residence in Florida and Alabama's constitutional residency requirement.

Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley said the party will challenge Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor based on the residency requirement in the state constitution. Kelley issued a statement Tuesday after Tuberville announced he would run for governor next year.