Tuberville Announces He Will Run For Governor of Alabama

News Staff • May 28, 2025

Official announcement made by State Senator

gulf shores political news

Former Auburn football coach and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced on Tuesday he’ll be running to be Alabama’s next governor in 2026 instead of seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate.


Tuberville said during an interview on Fox News Channel’s "The Will Cain Show" that Alabama was home. He said he planned to finish out his term in the Senate while campaigning for governor of Alabama. 


“I will be the future governor of the great state of Alabama,” Tuberville said in the interview.


“I’m doing this to help this country and the great state of Alabama. We’re going to grow Alabama. We’re going to bring manufacturing to this state. We’re going to stop illegal immigration," he added.


Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020. His decision also sets up an open Senate seat that will likely be heavily contested.


As for his coaching history, he led the Auburn Tigers to five Western Division titles and one SEC Championship, and he was named the 2004 National Coach of the Year. Tuberville also had a streak of six consecutive victories against Alabama from 2002 to 2007. Tuberville had head coaching stops at Texas Tech and Cincinnati. After the 2016 season, Tuberville retired as one of the top 50 most winning football coaches of all time.


Governor Kay Ivey is term-limited from seeking re-election.


  • gulf shores news

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
Add As GOOGLE News Source
  • news in gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • port at zekes

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • saunders marine gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • yabbas snack shack

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • freedom boat club orange beach

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • buzzcatz coffee

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

Recent Posts

low blue angels fly over

Low Altitude, High Spirits: The Blue Angels Bring the 'Sound of Freedom' to Pensacola Beach

By Gulf Shores News Staff • July 17, 2026
A recent, dramatic low-altitude flyover by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels in Pensacola Beach, Florida, has captured national attention, sparking both conversation and widespread support. During a morning practice run for the upcoming air show, a Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet passed unusually low over the crowd
orange beach park closed to swimming

Orange Beach Waterfront Park Under Swimming Advisory

By Ken Cooper • July 17, 2026
The Baldwin County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for waters at the Orange Beach Waterfront Park. The advisory covers Wolf Bay, which runs along the park. Bacteria levels in the water have risen above the level health officials consider safe.
Orange Beach Lifeguard Towers

New Enclosed Lifeguard Tower Enhances Safety in Orange Beach

By Gulf Shores News Staff • July 16, 2026
Orange Beach Surf Rescue has introduced a new enclosed lifeguard tower, known as Tower 5, at the Gulf State Park Romar Beach Access. Built with support from the mayor and City Council, the new structure provides lifeguards with an improved field of view over the surrounding shoreline and offers essential protection
Show More