UMVA has learned that a major shakeup is underway in Alabama politics, as former Auburn University head football coach and current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has secured his party’s nomination to become the next governor of Alabama.
Tuberville, who had the backing of a prominent conservative figure, will face a tough battle against former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who won his party’s nomination in a surprising upset. This sets the stage for a highly competitive gubernatorial race in Alabama.
Meanwhile, a new development has emerged in the Senate seat being vacated by Tuberville. Rep. Barry Moore, a candidate favored by the same conservative figure, has advanced in the GOP Senate primary with an impressive showing of nearly 40% of the vote.
In a tight contest, former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson and Alabama Secretary of State Steve Marshall are locked in a neck-and-neck battle for the second spot, which will determine who advances to the June runoff against Moore. With thousands of votes still to be counted, Hudson currently holds a narrow lead over Marshall.
Elsewhere in the country, a trend of endorsements by a prominent conservative figure appears to be yielding results. In Idaho, incumbents Gov. Brad Little and Sen. Jim Risch have won their primaries, while in Oregon, an incumbent Rep. Clifford Bentz has secured a decisive victory in his primary.
In a contrasting narrative, Pennsylvania Democrats are celebrating a series of primary victories for candidates backed by a prominent Democratic leader. A trio of candidates, Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, and Janelle Stelson, have all won their primaries and will advance to face GOP incumbents in districts that could potentially flip in November.
