Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Jones ✓ | 286,416 | 78.6% | |
| Will Boyd | 35,250 | 9.7% | |
| Yolanda Rochelle Flowers | 18,209 | 5.0% | |
| Jamel J. Brown | 15,692 | 4.3% | |
| Chad "Chig" Martin | 5,764 | 1.6% | |
| Nathan "Nate" Mathis | 2,954 | 0.8% |
Republican Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tubberville ✓ | 424,278 | 83.8% | |
| Tommy Tuberville ✓ | 421,754 | 85.4% | |
| Ken McFeeters | 47,165 | 9.3% | |
| "Alabama" Will Santivasci | 34,867 | 6.9% |
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) R-sponsored missed 2024 by 4.2 pts In average | 2026-10-17 this poll | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Doug Jones 40.00% | Tommy Tuberville 51.00% |
| The Alabama Poll In average | 2026-10-16 this poll | 600 LV | Doug Jones 39.00% | Tommy Tuberville 51.00% | |
| RMG Research R-sponsored In average | 2026-09-25 this poll | 800 RV | ±3.50 | Doug Jones 37.00% | Tommy Tuberville 50.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Alabama governor's race?
Tommy Tuberville leads Doug Jones 50.7% to 38.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+12.0 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Alabama governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Alabama governor's race say?
The most recent poll in our average, from Cygnal (R) (completed October 17, 2026), found Doug Jones (D) at 40% and Tommy Tuberville (R) at 51%.
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 the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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Term-limited, open seat
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