Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator, AL · Democratic · Alabama
Doug Jones is a former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney from Alabama, and the leading Democrat in Alabama’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A former senator and prosecutor with a national profile and a moderate brand who once won statewide in a deeply Republican state.
Core Strength
Statewide name recognition, a prosecutorial and legislative record, and proven crossover appeal.
Core Weakness
A steep partisan disadvantage in Alabama and a 2020 re-election loss opponents will cite.
Recent Action
Entered Alabama’s open 2026 gubernatorial race as Gov. Kay Ivey reached her term limit.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 96%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $40M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal appropriations and project funding directed to Alabama during his Senate tenure (absolute).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs clean-energy investment paired with support for existing industry.
Healthcare—Supports4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and protecting the Affordable Care Act; not single-payer.
Second Amendment—Supports4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with border security resources.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion-access protections.
National Security—Mixed / Partial4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes congressional authorization and diplomacy over unilateral escalation.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.
Built a moderate record in the Senate, working across the aisle on issues such as defense, veterans, and economic development while representing a strongly Republican state.