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Paul Finebaum Declines Senate Run to Focus on Football

12/4/2025

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Paul Finebaum, an ESPN analyst, will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama currently held by Tommy Tuberville.
He cited the campaign's overwhelming nature and his commitment to covering college football.
Finebaum noted Lane Kiffin's coaching drama as part of his decision to stay in media.
The qualifying period runs January 5–23, 2026, and the primary is May 19, 2026; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Barry Moore are already in.

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Paul Finebaum, an ESPN analyst, will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama currently held by Tommy Tuberville.
He cited the campaign's overwhelming nature and his commitment to covering college football.
Finebaum noted Lane Kiffin's coaching drama as part of his decision to stay in media.
The qualifying period runs January 5–23, 2026, and the primary is May 19, 2026; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Barry Moore are already in.