Alabama Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Alabama Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Doug Jones (Democrat) faces Republican Tommy Tuberville. The seat is currently held by Republicans and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Safe R. Prediction markets give Tommy Tuberville a 93% chance of winning. The last polls in Alabama close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:53:34 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Doug Jones (Democrat)
- Tommy Tuberville (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 8%, Republican 93%
- Polymarket: Democrat 7%, Republican 93%
Rating: Safe R
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For Alabama
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Alabama, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Doug Jones
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Tommy Tuberville
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Alabama Governor Election 2026?
Doug Jones (D), Tommy Tuberville (R).
Who is favored to win the Alabama governor race?
Prediction markets give Tommy Tuberville a 93% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe R.
When do polls close in Alabama?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Alabama close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Alabama results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Alabama at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +30.5
- Electoral votes: 9
- U.S. House seats: 7