Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl weighed in on former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones' (D-Mountain Brook) entrance into the 2026 governor's race in a statement to 1819 News on Monday.
"The Alabama Republican Party is not worried about Doug Jones entering the governor's race," Wahl said. "His record in the U.S. Senate spoke for itself — a consistent pattern of voting for extreme liberal policies that placed him firmly in line with the radical principles of the National Democrat party and far outside the values of the people of Alabama."
According to Wahl, Jones is out of step with Alabama's voters and their priorities.
"Voters across Alabama already know who Doug Jones is, and they have soundly rejected him and his leftist views," Wahl stated. "The bottom line is simple: Doug Jones has proven that his political philosophy does not match who we are as a state."
The chairman expressed support for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the upcoming governor's race and confidence in the contest's outcome.
"We are confident that Senator Tuberville — along with the principles and vision of the Republican Party — will once again earn the overwhelming support of Alabama voters. Our Party remains united, focused, and ready to continue delivering strong conservative leadership for Alabama," added Wahl.
According to a recent poll, Tuberville (R-Auburn) is the heavy favorite in a hypothetical matchup against Jones.
Per the survey, Tuberville currently has a 19-point lead over Jones 53% to 34% on the ballot. Swing voters "break for the Republican at a 2:1 ratio, 46% compared to Jones' 21%." Additionally, high-propensity voters (who voted in four of the last four elections) favored Tuberville 57% to Jones' 36%.
Cygnal said that "decided voters lean Trump, are conservative and will vote for Tuberville." Voters who are undecided on the gubernatorial ballot lean 43% to 26% for the generic Republican. These voters find Trump net favorable. They are 56% conservative and only 29% moderate.
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