Tag: Alabama politics
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Could Doug Jones Run Again for Alabama Governor? Prospects and Pitfalls Ahead
Could Doug Jones Run for Alabama Governor? Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, the last Democrat to win a statewide Alabama race, has long been a central figure in a state that has trended solidly Republican in recent cycles. As he weighs a potential bid for Alabama governor next year, political observers ask whether the political…
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Could Doug Jones Win Alabama Governor in a Possible Rematch?
Doug Jones, Tuberville, and the 2020 Senate Snapshot Doug Jones made history in Alabama as the last Democrat to win a statewide race in modern times, pulling off a narrow victory in a 2017 special election against Roy Moore. His tenure in the U.S. Senate, however, was short-lived. In 2020, he was defeated by Republican…
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Could Doug Jones Make a Governor Run in Alabama Survive the 2026 Test?
Overview: Jones’s 2020 loss and the governor’s race question When former U.S. Senator Doug Jones lost to Tommy Tuberville in the 2020 Senate race, many political observers noted the headwinds facing Democrats in Alabama: a deeply red state, national partisan trends, and the specific dynamics of an unusual presidential year. In the wake of that…
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Doug Jones enters Alabama governor race, challenging Tuberville
Former Senator Doug Jones launches bid for Alabama governor Former Senator Doug Jones on Monday filed paperwork and launched a campaign to become the next governor of Alabama, setting the stage for a high-stakes statewide race. In a video posted to social media, Jones framed the gubernatorial bid as a chance to bring a steady,…
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Doug Jones enters Alabama governor race, challenging Tuberville in a high-stakes rematch
Former Senator Doug Jones kicks off Democratic bid for Alabama governor Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has filed the paperwork to run for governor of Alabama, signaling a bold challenge to Republican incumbent leadership and setting up a potential rematch with Senator Tommy Tuberville. Jones’ move, announced in a social media video on Monday, positions…