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Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach who transitioned into politics, is preparing to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, individuals familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.
Two people who have discussed the plans with Tuberville said Thursday they anticipate him formally announcing his candidacy soon. They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the potential campaign. While Tuberville did not confirm the move, he told AP that he plans to announce his decision on Tuesday.
“It was a hard decision,” Tuberville said.
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