Tommy Tuberville

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he is running "to help this country and the great state of Alabama" and describes himself as a coach, leader, builder, and recruiter who will grow Alabama.[2]
• Says he will bring manufacturing to the state, stop illegal immigration, and improve education so young people stay in Alabama.[2]
• Says as governor he would cut taxes further, starting with eliminating the state grocery tax, and audit every state dollar.[3]
• Campaigns on "Alabama values" and says he would work with President Trump to cut red tape and bring manufacturing jobs back to Alabama.[1]

Background

• U.S. Senator; member of the Armed Services, Agriculture, HELP, and Veterans' Affairs committees, U.S. Senate · 2021–present[5],[7]
• College football studio analyst, ESPN · After the 2016 season[5],[6]
• Head football coach, University of Cincinnati · 2013–2016[6],[7]
• Head football coach, Texas Tech University · 2010–2012[6],[7]
• Head football coach; 2004 SEC championship and national coach of the year honors, Auburn University · 1999–2008[5],[7]
• Head football coach, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) · 1995–1998[6],[7]
• Assistant coach and defensive coordinator, University of Miami and Texas A&M University · 1986–1994[5],[7]

Education

• B.S., Physical Education, Southern Arkansas University (1976)[6]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Pledges to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries. Has said he would like to drop the state income tax and property tax.[3],[4]
• Economy & Jobs
  Says he would reduce taxes, cut government waste, and work with President Trump to cut regulations and bring manufacturing jobs to Alabama. Cites his work on Alabama's defense and space industry, including pushing to bring U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville.[1]
• Education
  Supports expanding school choice, including charter, magnet, private, public, and homeschool options, and opposes critical race theory and DEI programs in schools.[1]
• Immigration
  Says he would work with the Trump administration to deport immigrants in the country illegally who have committed crimes, and pledges to "back the blue" and enforce the law.[1]
• Guns
  Supports the constitutional right to bear arms and self-defense and opposes gun confiscation.[1]
• Abortion
  Describes Alabama as a pro-life state and opposes taxpayer funding of abortion. In 2023 he held hundreds of military nominations in the Senate to protest a Pentagon policy covering travel for service members seeking abortions.[1],[7]
• Agriculture
  Supports President Trump's trade policies and has urged tariffs on imported Vietnamese catfish and Indian shrimp to protect Alabama producers.[1]
• Veterans
  Says he would make sure veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned and that federal and state transition programs for veterans work effectively.[1]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words