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Trump-Backed Tuberville Crushes Primary, Faces Jones in Alabama

5/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama Republican primary on May 19, 2026, beating Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci with about 87% of the vote.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Tommy Tuberville as a highly respected candidate.
Doug Jones secured the Democratic primary with roughly 73% of the vote and will face Tommy Tuberville in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Analysts rate the November contest as solidly Republican, saying Doug Jones is the only Democrat with a realistic chance.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Republican Revolution, led by Newt Gingrich, gave Republicans a net gain of 54 House seats and ended a 42-year Democratic hold on the chamber, reshaping Southern loyalties. That shift paved the way for the Deep South’s modern GOP dominance, reflected in 2026 Alabama primary where Trump-backed Senator Tommy Tuberville won roughly 87% of the vote.

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Story summary

Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama Republican primary on May 19, 2026, beating Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci with about 87% of the vote.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Tommy Tuberville as a highly respected candidate.
Doug Jones secured the Democratic primary with roughly 73% of the vote and will face Tommy Tuberville in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Analysts rate the November contest as solidly Republican, saying Doug Jones is the only Democrat with a realistic chance.

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