Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Jones ✓ | 286,612 | 78.6% | |
| Will Boyd | 35,267 | 9.7% | |
| Yolanda Rochelle Flowers | 18,230 | 5.0% | |
| Jamel J. Brown | 15,808 | 4.3% | |
| Chad "Chig" Martin | 5,765 | 1.6% | |
| Nathan "Nate" Mathis | 2,953 | 0.8% |
Republican Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tuberville ✓ | 421,754 | 85.4% | |
| Ken McFeeters | 47,166 | 9.6% | |
| "Alabama" Will Santivasci | 24,456 | 5.0% |
Full calendar and every race: Alabama primary guide
Race Overview
Candidates
Doug Jones Nominee
Democrat
Tommy Tuberville Nominee
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yes. every kid. | 2026-07-11 | 601 LV | ±4.00 | Doug Jones 41.00% | Tommy Tuberville 49.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Alabama governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Alabama governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from yes. every kid. (completed July 11, 2026), found Doug Jones (D) at 41% and Tommy Tuberville (R) at 49%.
When is the 2026 Alabama governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat