Tommy Tuberville Wins Republican Nomination for Alabama Governor

Former college football coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has won the Republican nomination for governor in Alabama. Tuberville, who was the head coach at Auburn and three other major college programs, entered politics with his election to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and opted not to seek a second term. During his time in the U.S. Senate, Tuberville was closely aligned with President Donald Trump, who endorsed Tuberville in 2020 and has also backed his bid for governor. The November governor's race could feature a rematch between Tuberville and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who became the last...