Race · November 3, 2026
Governor · Alabama
2 candidates on the ballot — an open seat, with no incumbent running.1,
§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Doug Jones | Tommy Tuberville |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democrat1, | Republican2, |
| Status | Open seat | Open seat6 |
| Money | Candidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: Campaign finance database search (FCPA reporting system) — Alabama Secretary of State.7 | |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Doug Jones — 7 issues
- Tuition-free collegeHis campaign website says he would provide free community college for adults who lack credentials.8
- Data centers and electricity costsPause or limit new data centersHis campaign website says that as governor he would declare a one-year moratorium on data centers until communities are informed and protected, and would give data center companies no tax breaks.8
- Medicaid expansion
- Rules for citizen ballot measuresHis campaign website says he would promote citizen-led ballot initiatives and referendums.8
- State minimum wageHis campaign website says he would raise wages, including the minimum wage.8
- State income taxHis campaign website says he would end state taxes on overtime pay and create a state earned income tax credit.8
- State sales taxesLower sales tax rates or stop taxing necessities such as groceriesHis campaign website says he would fully eliminate the state sales tax on groceries.8
Tommy Tuberville — 9 issues
- Abortion lawHis campaign website says he believes every life is sacred and that as governor he would continue to fight for the unborn.10
- Government funding and abortionHis campaign website says no taxpayer money should go toward abortions.10
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programsBan DEI offices, training and hiring goals in government, public colleges and federal contractorsHis campaign website says diversity, equity and inclusion programs should have no place in government or schools.10
- TariffsHis campaign website says he supports President Trump's trade reset and has urged the administration to impose tariffs on catfish from Vietnam and shrimp from India.10
- Classroom teaching on race, gender and sexualityHis campaign website says critical race theory should have no place in schools.10
- Transgender students in school sportsRequire teams based on sex at birthHis campaign website says allowing people born male to compete in women's sports is wrong.10
- Vouchers and education savings accountsHis campaign website says that as governor he would expand school choice and support charter, magnet, private, public and home schools.10
- State and local role in immigration enforcementHis campaign website says that as governor he would work with President Trump to deport immigrants in the country illegally who have committed crimes.10
- Taxes on tips and overtimeHis campaign website says that in the Senate he pushed for the tax break on overtime pay to be included in the federal tax law it calls the Working Families Tax Cuts.11
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.