Tommy Tuberville

A new survey of Alabama elections has some good news for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville in his race for governor.

The poll found Tuberville leads Democrat Doug Jones 50% to 37%.

The poll was conducted on behalf of Alabama Policy Action, which supports conservative politicians around the state.

Stephanie Smith, executive director of the organization, said she believes Alabama is more lined up with President Donald Trump’s administration than other parts of the country, where some polls are reporting trouble for Republican candidates.

“There is not a sharp difference between what Alabama citizens want when we are selecting state versus federal candidates,” Smith said. “The issues are in alignment as well.”

Tuberville’s support was highest among people older than 64, and was high among most age groups, according to the polling memo.

Jones’ support was highest, and outpaced Tuberville’s, among people aged 18-34.

Tuberville beat Jones across most demographics, according to the polling memo.

Other polling earlier in the summer suggested a closer race.

In 2020, Tuberville beat Jones, who then held the seat, by 20 percentage points.

“I have a difference of opinion of how things should be run by some on the far left,” Tuberville said at a recent event. He has tagged Jones as being influenced by the “socialist, Marxist mind virus.”

If elected, Tuberville has said he wants to cut taxes, make government more efficient and improve workforce development and public safety.

“I do have a way of life that I believe in -- God, family, country -- and that’s going to be the top of our agenda,” he said.

Jones has said that if he is elected, he will expand healthcare access, eliminate the grocery tax and support a state lottery.

According to the poll, Republicans also lead other races in the state:

U.S. Senate: U.S. Rep. Barry Moore holds a 21-point advantage over Democrat Everett Wess, leading 54% to 33%, with 2% selecting another candidate, 2% not voting, and 9% undecided.

Lieutenant Governor: Republican John Wahl leads Democrat Phillip Ensler 49% to 33%, with 2% choosing another candidate, 3% not voting, and 13% remaining undecided.

The poll was conducted by Napolitan News Service from Sept. 21–25, 2026, and surveyed 800 registered voters in Alabama. It had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.