Tommy Tuberville
U.S. Senator, AL · Republican · Alabama
Tommy Tuberville is Alabama’s junior Republican U.S. Senator and a former Auburn head football coach, now running in Alabama’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A high-profile former football coach turned senator with strong name recognition and a firmly conservative voting record.
Core Strength
Statewide celebrity from his coaching career and solid conservative-base support.
Core Weakness
A short legislative record and past controversy over blocking military promotions.
Recent Action
Announced a 2026 campaign for governor of Alabama as Gov. Kay Ivey reached her term limit.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 95%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $45M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal appropriations and project funding directed to Alabama (absolute, session-to-date).
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—Opposes4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Opposes new climate mandates; backs domestic oil, gas, and farm-energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer and government-run coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes5
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A gun-rights supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes5
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Supports5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Backed the 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and a firm posture toward Tehran.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.