2026 United States Senate election in Alabama
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Alabama. Incumbent Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, who was first elected in 2020 with 60.1% of the vote,[1] initially ran for re-election, but instead chose to run for governor of Alabama in 2026.[2] Primary elections will be held on May 19, 2026.[3] If no candidate achieves a majority in the primary, a run-off election will follow on June 16, 2026.
This will be the first open race for this Class II seat since 1996.[a]
This election will take place alongside races for U.S. House, governor, state senate, state house, and numerous other state and local offices.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jared Hudson, tactical training business owner and nominee for Jefferson County sheriff in 2022[4]
- Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama (2017–present)[5]
- Barry Moore, U.S. representative from Alabama's 1st congressional district (2021–present)[6]
- Morgan Murphy, former national security advisor to incumbent Tommy Tuberville[7]
- Jeremy Spratling, real estate investor[8]
- Rodney Walker, wholesale fuel company CEO[9]
Publicly expressed interest
- Mo Brooks, former U.S. representative from Alabama's 5th congressional district (2011–2023) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2017 and 2022[10]
- Kent Davis, former commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (2019–2024)[11]
Potential
- Joe Agresti, car dealer[12]
- Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present)[13]
Withdrawn
- Tommy Tuberville, incumbent U.S. Senator (running for governor)[2]
Declined
- Paul Finebaum, sports radio personality[14]
- A. J. McCarron, professional football player (running for lieutenant governor)[15]
- Gary Palmer, U.S. representative from Alabama's 6th congressional district (2015–present) (running for re-election)[16]
- Bruce Pearl, former coach of Auburn Tigers men's basketball[17]
- Dale Strong, U.S. representative from Alabama's 5th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[18]
Endorsements
Jared Hudson
- U.S. Senators
- Markwayne Mullin, Oklahoma (2023–present)[19]
- Tim Sheehy, Montana (2025–present)[20]
- Individuals
- Riley Gaines, conservative activist[21]
Steve Marshall
- Organizations
Barry Moore
- U.S. senators
- Ted Budd, North Carolina (2023–present)[24]
- Steve Daines, Montana (2015–present)[25]
- Bernie Moreno, Ohio (2025–present)[26]
- U.S. representatives
- Tim Burchett, TN-2 (2019–present)[27]
- Jim Jordan, OH-4 (2007–present)[28]
- Organizations
Morgan Murphy
- Executive branch officials
- Ezra Cohen, former acting Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (2020–2021)[31]
- Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine (2025–present)[32]
- K. T. McFarland, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor (2017)[33]
- Christopher Miller, former acting U.S. secretary of defense (2020–2021)[33]
- Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary (2017)[33]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jared Hudson (R) | $540,607 | $183,568 | $357,038 |
| Steve Marshall (R) | $824,209 | $268,655 | $555,553 |
| Barry Moore (R) | $778,359 | $346,211 | $557,279 |
| Rodney Walker (R) | $389,418 | $29,531 | $359,887 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[34] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Jared Hudson |
Steve Marshall |
Barry Moore |
Morgan Murphy |
Rodney Walker |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R)[35] | October 13–14, 2025 | 1,050 (RV) | ± 3.2% | 27% | 24% | 9% | 2% | 2% | – | 36% |
| The Alabama Poll[36] | August 24–26, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 37% | 16% | – | 1% | – | 40% |
| McLaughlin & Associates (R)[37][c] | July 14–17, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 35% | 12% | – | – | – | 44% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Will Ainsworth |
Caroleene Dobson |
Jared Hudson |
Steve Marshall |
Barry Moore |
Bruce Pearl |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R)[38][d] | July 2025 | 400 (LV) | – | — | — | 3% | 24% | 9% | 13% | 51% |
| Remington Research Group (R)[39] | May 12–13, 2025 | 505 (LV) | ± 4.0% | — | 13% | — | 28% | 10% | — | 48% |
| 13% | 9% | — | 21% | — | 9% | 48% | ||||
| — | — | — | 37% | 11% | — | 52% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dakarai Larriett, petcare business owner[40]
- Kyle Sweetser, construction company owner and 2024 Democratic National Convention speaker[41]
- Mark Wheeler II, chemist[42]
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Greg Howard, podcaster (running for U.S. House)[45]
Declined
- Doug Jones, former U.S. senator (2018–2021) (running for governor)[46]
Endorsements
Mark Wheeler II
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dakarai Larriett (D) | $77,293 | $51,789 | $25,503 |
| Kyle Sweetser (D) | $79,534 | $74,135 | $5,398 |
| Mark Wheeler II (D) | $10,236 | $2,355 | $7,881 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[49] | Solid R | Aug 26, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[50] | Solid R | October 14, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Safe R | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Race To The WH[52] | Safe R | Aug 26, 2025 |
Notes
- ^ Luther Strange, the incumbent Senator at the time, ran for election to finish Jeff Sessions's term in 2017, but lost in the Republican primary to Roy Moore.
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Poll sponsored by Marshall's campaign
- ^ Poll commissioned by the Business Council of Alabama
References
- ^ "Alabama U.S. Senate Election Results". The New York Times. November 3, 2020. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Angle, Alex (May 27, 2025). "Tuberville to announce run for governor in 2026". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Cason, Mike (May 12, 2025). "The date of Alabama's landmark 2026 primary elections has changed: Here's why". AL.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Erica (May 28, 2025). "'Fighter for Alabama': Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson running for U.S. Senate". 1819 News. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Chandler, Kim (May 29, 2025). "Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces run for US Senate". Associated Press. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ Markus, Nicole (August 12, 2025). "Barry Moore announces run for Senate in Alabama". Politico. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (September 22, 2025). "Morgan Murphy, ex-Tuberville aide, enters 2026 Alabama U.S. Senate race". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Harwell, Harper (May 30, 2025). "Prominent Bham business owner posts run for US Senate". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Reyes, Luisa (August 1, 2025). "Rodney Walker's U.S. Senate Campaign Kickoff Announced for Thursday". The Alabama Gazette. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
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- ^ Heim, Mark (December 2, 2025). "Paul Finebaum will not run for Tuberville's US Senate seat". AL.com. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
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- ^ Everett, Grayson (September 22, 2025). "Report: Bruce Pearl not running for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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- ^ Everett, Grayson (December 17, 2025). "U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin backs Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in Alabama's 2026 U.S. Senate race". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
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- ^ Everett, Grayson (September 12, 2025). "Alabama Associated Builders and Contractors endorse Steve Marshall for U.S. Senate". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (October 27, 2025). "U.S. Senator Ted Budd endorses Barry Moore for Senate: 'A MAGA conservative we can count on'". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Daines Backs Moore for Senate: "A Conservative Who Gets Things Done"". ALPolitics.com. October 29, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
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- ^ Taylor, Caleb (November 11, 2025). "U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate in 2026". 1819 News. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb (October 14, 2025). "U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate". 1819 News. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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- ^ Taylor, Caleb (July 22, 2025). "Poll: Marshall leading Moore, Hudson in 2026 Alabama Senate race". 1819 News. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Sell, Mary (August 10, 2025). "Cygnal at BCA: Alabama GOP primary voters' priorities are economic". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Poor, Jeff (June 3, 2025). "Poll: Marshall tops Dobson, Moore, Pearl in speculative GOP U.S. Senate field". 1819 News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ "Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign". The Cullman Tribune. April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Koplowitz, Howard (April 16, 2025). "Lifelong Alabama Republican who bashed Trump at DNC running to send 'Tuberville back to Florida'". AL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Cason, Mike (June 2, 2025). "Alabama Democrat running for Senate says he's risen above family history that includes multiple murders". AL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "Glasgow, Val FEC FORM 2 STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY".
- ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1923682". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
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- ^ "The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is honored to endorse Mark Wheeler II for US Senate". Facebook. Alabama Cannabis Coalition. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Election United States Senate - Alabama". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Senate Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Senate ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Senate Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
External links
- Official campaign websites