who is running for governor of alabama

Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones are the biggest names in the 2026 Alabama governor race, with Tuberville running as the Republican frontrunner and Jones leading the Democratic field.

Main candidates

• Tommy Tuberville (Republican) — announced his run in 2025 and won the Republican primary.

• Doug Jones (Democrat) — announced his run in late 2025 and won the Democratic primary.

• Other candidates were also in the race, including Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci on the Republican side, plus several Democrats such as Will Boyd , Yolanda Rochelle Flowers , Chad Chig Martin , Ja'Mel J. Brown , and Nathan "Nate" Mathis.

Election context

Alabama’s primary was held on May 19, 2026, and the general election is set for November 3, 2026.

The seat is open because Governor Kay Ivey is term-limited.

Quick read

If you want the shortest answer: the race is centered on Tommy Tuberville vs. Doug Jones.