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Doug Jones Launches Alabama Governor Bid, Targets Medicaid Expansion

12/16/2025

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Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones launched the Alabama governor campaign, urging leadership to address economic, healthcare, and educational challenges.
At a Birmingham rally, Jones criticized Tuberville for opposing Medicaid expansion and ACA subsidies.
Jones noted his 2017 victory over Roy Moore and his 2020 loss to Tuberville.
He expressed optimism about Democratic victories in the South.
He would unite voters and push for a lottery and Medicaid expansion if elected.

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Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones launched the Alabama governor campaign, urging leadership to address economic, healthcare, and educational challenges.
At a Birmingham rally, Jones criticized Tuberville for opposing Medicaid expansion and ACA subsidies.
Jones noted his 2017 victory over Roy Moore and his 2020 loss to Tuberville.
He expressed optimism about Democratic victories in the South.
He would unite voters and push for a lottery and Medicaid expansion if elected.