The former football coach was elected to the Senate in 2020 and cruised through his primary, NBC News projects. He’s now favored to become the next governor of the red state.

Alabama Republicans will choose among several U.S. Senate candidates who have stressed their loyalty to President Donald Trump. U.S. Sen.

The former football coach was elected to the Senate in 2020 and cruised through his primary, NBC News projects. He’s now favored to become the next governor of the red state.

Both Tuberville and Jones advanced to the general election, giving the two men a chance to compete again for statewide office.

Senator Tommy Tuberville secured the Republican nomination for Alabama governor, while former Senator Doug Jones won the Democratic primary. This sets up a highly anticipated…

Tuberville opted not to seek a second term and instead launched a bid for governor.

The primary field included seven Republicans vying to replace Tommy Tuberville, who announced his retirement from the Senate to campaign for governor.