Tommy Tuberville is a U.S. Senator from Alabama (2021-present) and former college football coach at Auburn University, Texas Tech, and Cincinnati. He launched his gubernatorial campaign in May 2025, becoming the front-runner in the Republican primary. Tuberville has faced persistent questions about his residency in Alabama, owning a multimillion-dollar beach home in Walton County, Florida while maintaining a home in Auburn. He is heavily backed by President Trump and the Club for Growth.
Tommy Tuberville was born in Camden, Arkansas, in 1954. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Southern Arkansas University in 1976. His career includes serving as head football coach at Auburn University, Texas Tech, University of Mississippi, and University of Cincinnati. He won election to the U.S. Senate in 2020, defeating Democrat Doug Jones. In 2023, he gained national attention for blocking military promotions in protest of Pentagon abortion policy.