Who Is Running for Senate in Alabama in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Thomas Tuberville
(Incumbent)Economy
HighThomas Tuberville supports lower taxes and reduced federal spending, believing these measures create jobs and decrease the size and scope of the federal government. He credits such policies with driving economic success, including record job growth and low unemployment rates for veterans and African-Americans.
Immigration
HighSenator Thomas Tuberville supports strict immigration enforcement. He sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which requires ICE to arrest and detain illegal aliens committing specific crimes until removal. He also introduced the Empowering Law Enforcement Act and the Border Safety and Security Act to enhance law enforcement authority and secure the border, citing the importance of assimilation and law and order. He opposes measures that would limit immigration enforcement.
Healthcare
HighThomas Tuberville opposes the Affordable Care Act, citing concerns about high costs and reduced quality of care. He supports transitioning to a free-market healthcare system that promotes competition while ensuring coverage for pre-existing conditions. He also advocates for the Clear Label Act, which mandates country-of-origin labeling for medicines and their ingredients to enhance transparency for consumers.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Thomas Tuberville |
|---|---|
| Economy | Thomas Tuberville supports lower taxes and reduced federal spending, believing these measures create jobs and decrease the size and scope of the federal government. He credits such policies with driving economic success, including record job growth and low unemployment rates for veterans and African-Americans. High |
| Immigration | Senator Thomas Tuberville supports strict immigration enforcement. He sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which requires ICE to arrest and detain illegal aliens committing specific crimes until removal. He also introduced the Empowering Law Enforcement Act and the Border Safety and Security Act to enhance law enforcement authority and secure the border, citing the importance of assimilation and law and order. He opposes measures that would limit immigration enforcement. High |
| Healthcare | Thomas Tuberville opposes the Affordable Care Act, citing concerns about high costs and reduced quality of care. He supports transitioning to a free-market healthcare system that promotes competition while ensuring coverage for pre-existing conditions. He also advocates for the Clear Label Act, which mandates country-of-origin labeling for medicines and their ingredients to enhance transparency for consumers. High |
| Climate & Energy | Senator Tommy Tuberville has consistently opposed environmental protections and climate action, evidenced by his 2025 League of Conservation Voters score of 0% and a lifetime score of 3%. He voted against confirming key environmental officials, including the EPA Administrator and Secretary of the Interior, in 2025. He also voted against measures such as rolling back the methane polluter fee and clean air act protections, indicating a stance against climate and environmental regulations. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Senator Tommy Tuberville states he is anti-abortion and supports a law banning abortion in almost all non-medical circumstances, including cases of sexual assault. He has held senior Pentagon nominations to protest the Pentagon's policy of reimbursing service members for travel to obtain abortions, asserting that taxpayer dollars should not fund abortions. He believes this policy is illegal and immoral, and seeks a Senate vote on the matter. High |
| Foreign Policy | Thomas Tuberville voted in favor of the full-year Defense appropriation for fiscal year 2026. He supported President Trump's actions against Venezuela and advocated for military action to stop the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, leading President Trump to threaten military action. He consistently aligns with the president's foreign policy positions. Medium |
| Education | Thomas Tuberville champions career and technical education (CTE), co-sponsoring a Senate resolution celebrating CTE educators to prepare students for the modern workforce, citing the impact of AI. He advocates for school choice, charter schools, and improving existing public schools, asserting that local solutions are more effective than federal intervention. He has also suggested implementing vocational training for students after 10th grade. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. High |
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