United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026

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2022
U.S. Senate, Alabama
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General election
Election details
Filing deadline: January 23, 2026
Primary: May 19, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Alabama
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Solid Republican
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2026
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Voters in Alabama will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. The election will fill the Class II Senate seat of Tommy Tuberville (R), who first took office in 2021.

On May 27, Tuberville announced he would run for governor rather than run for re-election.[1] WHNT-TV's Brian Lawson wrote that Tuberville's decision "[meant] there [would] be a reshuffling of the state political map," and Alabama Daily News' Alex Angle wrote, "This is the state’s second open U.S. Senate seat in four years. It’s an opportunity that’s got a lot of Republicans thinking."[2][3]

As of October 1, 2025, the following candidates have declared their candidacies:

Additionally, a number of candidates have received media speculation over potential candidacies.

In addition to political figures, two sports coaches have been viewed as potential candidates to succeed Tuberville.

  • Paul Finebaum, a sportscaster, has said he's considering running in the aftermath of the shooting of Charlie Kirk.[15]
  • Bruce Pearl, the head coach of the Auburn men's basketball team, has been viewed as a potential candidate, according to Semafor.[16]
  • Nick Saban, former head coach of the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide football team, has been viewed as a possible candidate by sports journalist Paul Finebaum.[17]

In the six presidential elections from 2004 to 2024, Republican presidential candidates won the state's popular vote. Democrats last won the state in 1976, when Jimmy Carter (D) won the state over Gerald Ford (R). In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won 62% of the vote to Joe Biden's (D) 37%. In 2024, Trump won 65% of the state's popular vote to Kamala Harris' (D) 34%.

Republicans have held both of Alabama's Senate seats since 2021. The last Democrat elected to the Senate was Doug Jones (D), who was elected in 2017. Alabama's House delegation consists of five Republicans and two Democrats. Alabama Democrats gained a seat in 2024, when Shomari Figures (D) defeated Caroleene Dobson (R) in a redrawn version of Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. To read more about redistricting in Alabama, click here.

Tuberville is one of three U.S. Senators to announce a bid for their state's governorship in 2026. To read more about U.S. Senators running for governor in 2026, click here.

To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Alabama

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 3, 2026.


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Image of Mark Wheeler

WebsiteFacebook

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "Hey there! My name is Mark Wheeler II, and I know firsthand what it means to put in long hours and hard work. I was born and raised in Heflin, Alabama. I grew facing significant financial poverty. But through determination and a whole lot of grit, I managed to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Jacksonville State University, with a minor in Emergency Management. For most of my career, I worked 12-hour night shifts with constant mandatory overtime—often pushing 60+ hours a week. During the day, I squeezed in school, studied whenever I could, all while making sure to pass down my core values of love, respect, and frugality to my kids. I know what it’s like to struggle and work hard, chase a dream, and do everything possible to build a better life. Thanks to my years of hard work, I now enjoy a very fulfilling career working in Research and Development for a privately owned manufacturing company, where I help create sustainable solutions in polymers and energy transmission. My job is all about innovation and making sure we meet the highest safety standards. If you’ve ever felt like you were grinding away at a job with no end in sight, know that I understand your struggle. I have been there too. It is my deepest desire to fix this mess we all find ourselves in, and to leave a better world for our kids, and grandkids to grow up in. In the upcoming election, I hope you'll strongly consider voting for me - a man who is just like you."


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Our leaders are being bought. Corrupt money is flooding into Congress, turning public service into personal profit. As long as members of Congress can trade stocks, they will continue to serve their own wallets instead of the people who elected them. This must end. We will never have a government "by the people, for the people" until we ban stock trading in Congress. Every day we wait, they grow richer while working Americans struggle. They will keep taking advantage of us—unless we stop them. I won’t just support this fight—I will lead it. I will champion legislation, push relentlessly, and negotiate aggressively to get this done. Because if Congress won’t hold itself accountable, then we must.


Power unchecked is power abused. History has proven time and time again that absolute power corrupts absolutely—and nowhere is this more dangerous than in the halls of Congress and the Supreme Court. Without term limits, career politicians and lifelong justices grow disconnected from the very people they were meant to serve, making decisions without ever facing the consequences themselves. This must change. We need term limits to ensure that those in power know they will one day have to live under the very laws and rulings they create. Only then can we guarantee that they act in good faith—not just for their own interests, but for the generations to come. The future of our democracy depends on it.


The United States is falling behind. While other developed nations surge ahead with cutting-edge infrastructure, we remain stuck in a cycle of crumbling roads, outdated utilities, and an economy that struggles to keep pace. If we don’t act now, the gap will only widen—weakening our economy, stifling job growth, and leaving us vulnerable on the world stage. There is a solution. Investing in Ultra High-Speed Transit, we can revolutionize our nation’s infrastructure. We can slash housing costs by opening new areas for development, create millions of high-paying jobs, strengthen our national defense by improving rapid mobility, and expand access to essential utilities like power, clean water, and high-speed internet. This is our chance.

Image of Rodney Walker

WebsiteFacebookYouTube

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "I am a 56 year old Alabama Businessman and Cattle Farmer running as a republican for US Senate. I am not a career politician or trail lawyer. I want to take hard work and common sense to Washington DC and serve the people of Alabama. I am married to Stacie Walker. I have one son and two step-sons and 5 grandchildren. Sean and Jodi are foster parents. Stacie and I live in Lineville, AL on the cattle farm. My grandfathers, who were both WWII Veterans, taught me a valuable lesson you don’t hear much these days: that hard work will not kill you. I started my cattle farm from scratch in 1985 while still in high school. That farm today has grown to cover 3000 acres with 750 momma cows, 26 bulls and approx. 700 calves right now. I have had an Alabama State General Contractors License since 1996 where we have built both commercial and residential properties. We own Wedowee Quarry, Patriot Fueling Centers, Hatchett Creek Leasing, Inc and Patriot Fuels USA Inc. We have a wonderful team of hard working team members who work with us each day. Please consider voting for hard work and common sense in this election."


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I Will introduce legislation to tariff imported prescription drugs in order to bring all pharmaceutical drug manufacturing back to the United States of America.


I will continue the fight that Tommy Tubberville and other Senators have started by stopping the purchase of our homeland to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. We must have a Senator that understands these issues and stands up for the people of Alabama. I want to loudly express to you right now that Alabama is #4 on the list of all States with the most farm land and timberland by foreign countries. China and other countries own 2,172,558 acres of agricultural land in Alabama. China owns most of the beautiful National Forest in Alabama. Please let that sink in. We must vote and elect and Senator that protects you from foreign hostile countries in our Homeland!


I will seek a position on the Senate Agriculture Committee where I can promote American farm and timber products to new foreign markets in order to provide a long term sustainable income for our farmers.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Alabama

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I Will introduce legislation to tariff imported prescription drugs in order to bring all pharmaceutical drug manufacturing back to the United States of America.

I will continue the fight that Tommy Tubberville and other Senators have started by stopping the purchase of our homeland to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. We must have a Senator that understands these issues and stands up for the people of Alabama. I want to loudly express to you right now that Alabama is #4 on the list of all States with the most farm land and timberland by foreign countries. China and other countries own 2,172,558 acres of agricultural land in Alabama. China owns most of the beautiful National Forest in Alabama. Please let that sink in. We must vote and elect and Senator that protects you from foreign hostile countries in our Homeland!

I will seek a position on the Senate Agriculture Committee where I can promote American farm and timber products to new foreign markets in order to provide a long term sustainable income for our farmers.
Our leaders are being bought. Corrupt money is flooding into Congress, turning public service into personal profit. As long as members of Congress can trade stocks, they will continue to serve their own wallets instead of the people who elected them.

This must end. We will never have a government "by the people, for the people" until we ban stock trading in Congress. Every day we wait, they grow richer while working Americans struggle. They will keep taking advantage of us—unless we stop them.

I won’t just support this fight—I will lead it. I will champion legislation, push relentlessly, and negotiate aggressively to get this done. Because if Congress won’t hold itself accountable, then we must.

Power unchecked is power abused. History has proven time and time again that absolute power corrupts absolutely—and nowhere is this more dangerous than in the halls of Congress and the Supreme Court. Without term limits, career politicians and lifelong justices grow disconnected from the very people they were meant to serve, making decisions without ever facing the consequences themselves.

This must change. We need term limits to ensure that those in power know they will one day have to live under the very laws and rulings they create. Only then can we guarantee that they act in good faith—not just for their own interests, but for the generations to come. The future of our democracy depends on it.

The United States is falling behind. While other developed nations surge ahead with cutting-edge infrastructure, we remain stuck in a cycle of crumbling roads, outdated utilities, and an economy that struggles to keep pace. If we don’t act now, the gap will only widen—weakening our economy, stifling job growth, and leaving us vulnerable on the world stage.

There is a solution. Investing in Ultra High-Speed Transit, we can revolutionize our nation’s infrastructure. We can slash housing costs by opening new areas for development, create millions of high-paying jobs, strengthen our national defense by improving rapid mobility, and expand access to essential utilities like power, clean water, and high-speed internet.

This is our chance.
Agriculture, Homeland Security, Our Military, and Transportation
I am driven by a deep passion for improving everyone’s quality of life. I have no interest in being a career politician—I simply want to step in, make real, lasting change, and then return to my research lab knowing I’ve helped create a better future for the next generations. My goal isn’t power or prestige; it’s progress.
I admire JD Vance for the road he has traveled and for the man he has become even in the face of diversity. To be honest our childhood was very much alike. I think he and I both took the high road. I believe he is an outstanding example being smart, brave, high moral character and a good all-around man.
Robin Williams and Steve Irwin.
An elected official should have very high moral and ethnical standards, not just in public but at all times. Elected officials are supposed to be leaders and mentors for the general population.
For me, the most important characteristics and principles of an elected official are integrity, accountability, and an unshakable commitment to the people they serve. Too many politicians prioritize their own power and wealth over the needs of hardworking Americans, and that has to change.

I believe in term limits because absolute power corrupts absolutely. No one should hold office indefinitely, growing more disconnected from reality while making decisions they’ll never have to live under. Leaders must be held accountable and know they will one day walk the same streets, pay the same bills, and face the same challenges as the rest of us.

Hard work and dedication are non-negotiable. I’ve spent years grinding through long shifts, studying during the day, and doing everything I could to build a better future for my family. I expect the same level of work ethic from anyone in office. Public service isn’t about making speeches—it’s about getting things done.

I’m not here to play political games or climb the ladder of career politics. I’m here to fight for real, practical solutions that will actually improve people’s lives. That means taking on corruption, banning stock trading in Congress, strengthening our infrastructure, and ensuring that every decision made in Washington prioritizes the working class, not the elite.

I won’t back down from a fight. I will push relentlessly, negotiate aggressively, and do whatever it takes to deliver real results. Because at the end of the day, I don’t want to stay in politics forever—I just want to make things better and go back to my research lab knowing that I left this country stronger for the next generation.
Business knowledge, willing to work hard, long hours, highest ethnical standards, God fearing man or woman, Highest moral standards, and the ability to negotiate to find solutions to hard problems.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to one simple thing: acting in good faith. Elected officials must prioritize the well-being of the people, not their own interests. That means making decisions based on what’s right for the country, not what’s convenient for their career. Public service is about doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, and always putting the needs of the people first.
I would like to leave my farm to my grandkids as my legacy and it be a perpetual farm for generations to come.. I would like for them to know that I was a good, upstanding man who worked hard for my community and my State. I would like them to be proud of me when I leave this Earth.
Clean air, clean water, shorter commutes for workers, and a safer more functional world.
Talladega Office Machines. Working on school and business copy machines and typewriters. I had the job part-time and full-time for 6 years. It was working for my Dad and I had to work harder than anyone else because I was his son.
My very first job was at a Hardees in my home town. It has since closed. My first "real" job was a night shift 4PM-4AM at a parts manufacturer in Anniston, Al. I stayed there for just over a year. I left because of a severe injury to my left hand that happened while helping a relative of mine.
"Flowers for Algernon" - Daniel Keys
This is pretty hard. Either John Stewart - The Green Lantern or Dr. Manhattan.
Growing up without a father figure. I didn’t fully understand the impact it had on me until I became a father myself. It was then that I truly realized how much I missed by not having someone to lean on and learn from. This experience has shaped me into a highly self-sufficient person and has made me deeply focused on being the best "Dad" I can be for my own children.
Protection of our Food Supply because without food and drugs we can not survive as a country and we can not rely on other countries to provide our food and drugs to us.
Overcoming ourselves is our own greatest challenge. Nothing in the world can stop us if we put our minds to it. But we as a nation can destroy ourselves from the inside. It is time for unity.
I believe in term limits of two terms for Senators and three terms for members of the House of Representatives. I have signed a pledge to support legislation of term limits.
One of my primary campaign promises are to push aggressively for term limits.
A US Senator is 1 of 100 men and women who are chosen to craft and design the highest laws of the land. This is one of the highest honors of our land that can bestowed upon a person.
Well, there are several things that make the U.S. Senate unique. In brief, unlike the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, the Senate provides equal representation to each state, with each state having two senators regardless of size or population. This ensures that smaller states have an equal voice in the legislative process, balancing the influence of larger states.

Senators serve six-year terms, compared to the two-year terms of members of the House of Representatives. This longer term allows senators to focus on longer-term issues and provides stability in governance, reducing the frequent turnover seen in the House.

The Senate is often considered a more deliberative body than the House, due to its smaller size and longer terms. It tends to foster more in-depth debate, as individual senators have more time to speak and deliberate on issues. This allows for more comprehensive scrutiny of legislation.
No, I do not. President Trump is a perfect example that a great businessman can be a great President. I actually feel like someone who has political experience a=can get more down than the career politicians we have now bogging down our government system.
While individuals from all walks of life bring valuable perspectives and experiences to any role, the U.S. Senate is no exception. At this critical juncture, I believe it is essential to have a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of the average citizen to ensure the long-term prosperity and well-being of our great nation.
It should be outlawed from the floor of Congress. It has become a tool if someone cant have their way , they just block the progress of the entire nation by blocking any law or business of the Congress from passing.
I have mixed feelings about the filibuster. Like any tool, it can be used for both positive and negative purposes. Ideally, in a well-functioning government, such a tool would not be necessary.
"If a black bear and a white bear go into the water, which one dissolves first?"


" The polar bear!"
Based on their past performance and record on the bench. Based on their thoughts, values, and morals as they concern the business and wellbeing of the United States.
On their ability to honor the law as written and no apply their own political bias to bend the sprit of the law.
I would want to build very good relationships, one where yo can work together to accomplish the good for Alabama as well as their States which they represent.
While I will always put the needs of Americans over any relationship I might build in Congress, I will work diligently to ensure that I understand the wants and needs of the other Senators to ensure we can achieve common goals more easily.
Sometimes compromise is a very good tool. There is not one person who knows everything so the ability to hear and understand others to make a final decision is crucial to our democracy.
Compromise is almost always necessary.
To the fullest extent of the law in matters which concern the government, national security, or the wellbeing of American citizens.
The U.S. Senate has a responsibility to enforce ethics amongst other federal officials. The Senate should use its investigative powers to that end alone.
At the time of writing this, about 30,000 individual Redditors have endorsed me in some way or another. More than 100 donors on ActBlue. My local committee Chair.
Based on their past performance and record in their given sector of expertise. Based on their thoughts, values, and morals as they concern the business and wellbeing of the United States.
I would consider whether the individual is both well-educated and experienced in a field directly relevant to the responsibilities of the cabinet position.
Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Appropriations Committee
Financial transparency and government accountability should be absolutes. The public has a right to know everything and a responsibility to hold their officials accountable for their actions in bad faith.
Being a Helicopter Pilot and being able to use that ability to work to help our local communities and being able to save peoples lives and make sure those that are lost found their way back home.
AI is the next BIG thing in the world just as the internet was years ago. Either the United States will be in the front or we will be left behind. It is very important for our government to insure that America is in the forefront of AI in the future.
I believe that our forefathers including my two grandfathers fought for this country and my right to vote. I exercise that right in every election. I believe that to be entitled to vote you need to be an American Citizen, you need to process and valid drivers license or ID, you can not be convicted of a felony or have your voting rights removed by law. I would strongly be for and vote for all laws related to voter security in the United States.


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Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Dakarai Larriett Democratic Party $52,325 $26,752 $25,573 As of June 30, 2025
Kyle Sweetser Democratic Party $57,801 $46,313 $11,488 As of June 30, 2025
Mark Wheeler Democratic Party $10,237 $2,356 $7,881 As of June 30, 2025
Jared Hudson Republican Party $209,722 $8,596 $201,126 As of June 30, 2025
Steve Marshall Republican Party $406,318 $23,364 $382,954 As of June 30, 2025
Barry Moore Republican Party $259,803 $132,167 $252,768 As of June 30, 2025
Morgan Murphy Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Rodney Walker Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[18]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[19][20][21]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Alabama, 2026
Race trackerRace ratings
9/30/20259/23/20259/16/20259/9/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillPendingPendingPendingPending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

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Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Alabama, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Alabama

Katie Britt defeated Will Boyd and John Sophocleus in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Katie Britt
Katie Britt (R)
 
66.6
 
942,154
Image of Will Boyd
Will Boyd (D) Candidate Connection
 
30.9
 
436,746
Image of John Sophocleus
John Sophocleus (L)
 
2.3
 
32,879
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
2,459

Total votes: 1,414,238
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama

Katie Britt defeated Mo Brooks in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama on June 21, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Katie Britt
Katie Britt
 
63.0
 
253,251
Image of Mo Brooks
Mo Brooks
 
37.0
 
148,636

Total votes: 401,887
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama

Will Boyd defeated Brandaun Dean and Lanny Jackson in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Will Boyd
Will Boyd Candidate Connection
 
63.7
 
107,588
Image of Brandaun Dean
Brandaun Dean Candidate Connection
 
19.5
 
32,863
Image of Lanny Jackson
Lanny Jackson
 
16.8
 
28,402

Total votes: 168,853
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Katie Britt
Katie Britt
 
44.8
 
289,425
Image of Mo Brooks
Mo Brooks
 
29.2
 
188,539
Image of Michael Durant
Michael Durant
 
23.3
 
150,817
Image of Jake Schafer
Jake Schafer
 
1.1
 
7,371
Image of Karla DuPriest
Karla DuPriest Candidate Connection
 
0.9
 
5,739
Lillie Boddie
 
0.7
 
4,849

Total votes: 646,740
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2020

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Alabama

Tommy Tuberville defeated incumbent Doug Jones in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville (R)
 
60.1
 
1,392,076
Image of Doug Jones
Doug Jones (D)
 
39.7
 
920,478
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
3,891

Total votes: 2,316,445
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama

Tommy Tuberville defeated Jeff Sessions in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama on July 14, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville
 
60.7
 
334,675
Image of Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions
 
39.3
 
216,452

Total votes: 551,127
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville
 
33.4
 
239,616
Image of Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions
 
31.6
 
227,088
Image of Bradley Byrne
Bradley Byrne
 
24.9
 
178,627
Image of Roy Moore
Roy Moore
 
7.2
 
51,377
Image of Ruth Page Nelson
Ruth Page Nelson
 
1.0
 
7,200
Image of Arnold Mooney
Arnold Mooney
 
1.0
 
7,149
Image of Stanley Adair
Stanley Adair
 
0.9
 
6,608

Total votes: 717,665
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Alabama, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Alabama's U.S. Senate race as safely Republican. Incumbent Richard Shelby (R) defeated Democratic challenger Ron Crumpton in the 2016 general election. Shelby defeated John Martin, Shadrack McGill, Jonathan McConnell and Marcus Bowman in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016. Crumpton defeated Charles Nana in the primary race for the Democratic nomination on the same date.[22][23][24]

U.S. Senate, Alabama General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRichard Shelby Incumbent 64% 1,335,104
     Democratic Ron Crumpton 35.9% 748,709
     N/A Write-in 0.2% 3,631
Total Votes 2,087,444
Source: Alabama Secretary of State


U.S. Senate, Alabama Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRichard Shelby Incumbent 64.9% 505,586
Jonathan McConnell 27.6% 214,770
John Martin 3% 23,558
Marcus Bowman 2.5% 19,707
Shadrack McGill 2% 15,230
Total Votes 778,851
Source: Alabama Secretary of State
U.S. Senate, Alabama Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRon Crumpton 56.1% 153,897
Charles Nana 43.9% 120,526
Total Votes 274,423
Source: Alabama Secretary of State



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Footnotes

  1. Politico, "Tuberville announces Alabama governor run," May 27, 2025
  2. WHNT, "Who is running? Alabama U.S. Senate seat opens up with Tuberville’s bid for governor," May 28, 2025
  3. Alabama Daily News, "Who all will run for Alabama’s Senate seat in 2026?" May 29, 2025
  4. Cullman Tribune, "Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign," April 7, 2025
  5. AL.com, "Lifelong Alabama Republican who bashed Trump at DNC running to send ‘Tuberville back to Florida’," April 16, 2025
  6. AL.com, "Alabama Democrat running for Senate says he’s risen above family history that includes multiple murders," June 2, 2025
  7. FEC, "MARK WHEELER FOR SENATE," accessed June 5, 2025
  8. AL.com, "Former Navy SEAL who ran for sheriff is first GOP candidate for Tuberville’s Alabama Senate seat," May 28, 2025
  9. USA Today, "Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to run for U.S. Senate," May 30, 202
  10. The Hill, "Alabama Rep. Barry Moore announces run for Senate," August 12, 2025
  11. AL.com, "Former Trump, Tuberville staffer joins race for Alabama US Senate seat," September 22, 2025
  12. Alabama Gazette, "Rodney Walker's U.S. Senate Campaign Kickoff Announced for Thursday," August 1, 2025
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 AL.com, "Who will be Alabama’s next US Senator? Republicans line up in race to replace Tommy Tuberville," May 28, 2025
  14. The Hill, "Who could replace Tuberville in the Senate," May 27, 2025
  15. Outkick, "EXCLUSIVE: Paul Finebaum 'Considering' Leaving ESPN To Pursue U.S. Senate Seat As A Republican," September 29, 2025
  16. Semafor, "GOP chatters about Auburn coach Bruce Pearl for Senate," May 27, 2025
  17. AL.com, "Finebaum: Nick Saban should run for Senator, would be ‘slam dunk’ with Trump as president," April 30, 2025
  18. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  19. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  20. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  21. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  22. The New York Times, "Alabama Primary Results," accessed March 1, 2016
  23. Alabama Republican Party, "2016 Qualified Alabama Republican Candidates," accessed November 10, 2015
  24. Alabama Democrats, "Qualified Democratic Candidates as of November 6, 2015," accessed November 10, 2015


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