Former U.S. Sen. Mo Brooks is officially out of the running for political office in 2026.
For months, Brooks has maintained a “possible, but unlikely” attitude toward seeking political office, hinting that the door remains open for the U. S. House, the U. S. Senate or even Alabama House District 20.
On Thursday, Brooks told “The Dale Jackson Show” that he could rule out running against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for the governorship, but other options were still on the table, however unlikely.
But on Friday, Brooks confirmed to 1819 News that he was officially taking himself out of consideration for any public office.
“Over the past few months, numerous people have encouraged me to run for the U. S. Senate, U. S. House, Alabama House District 20, Lt. Governor and a number of other offices,” Brooks told 1819 News. “While it is an honor to be asked, I’ve decided that, rather than campaigning, I’d much rather spend my time with my wife, eight kids and kids-in-law, and 14.4 grandchildren (yes, #15 is on the way!). Family time is far more enjoyable.”
Brooks served 11 years in the House of Representatives before running for the vacated seat of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) in 2021. He placed second in the primary after U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).
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