Tuberville to Toss Hat in Guv's Ring?

Hold on to your hats, ChumCityizens! Word on the street is that U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is about to announce his bid for Alabama governor this afternoon! That's right, folks, we could be looking at a wide-open Senate seat come 2026, and things are about to get interesting.

Ainsworth Out of the Running?

Remember all that buzz about Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth potentially gunning for the top spot or Tuberville's Senate seat? Well, pump the brakes! Ainsworth has officially nixed any Senate dreams and ruled out a run for governor. So, who's next in line?

Marshall Mulling a Senate Run?

Enter Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall! He recently hinted that his future is tied to Tuberville's decision. On Alabama Public Television’s "Capitol Journal," Marshall stated he wouldn't challenge Tuberville for Senate. But if Coach T throws his hat in the gubernatorial ring? That's when the fun begins!

AG Experience a Senate Launchpad?

Marshall feels his time as Attorney General has prepped him to represent Alabamians in D.C., highlighting the many cases and issues that have overlapped with Washington matters. He’s been "pretty aggressive in asserting Alabama’s interest," he claims.

Waiting on the Dominoes

So, what's Marshall's next move? He's playing it cool, saying he'll decide after Tuberville makes his announcement. "There’s an interest there," he confessed, "but we’ll wait and see what Coach Tuberville does, and then be prepared to answer that question fully as the dominoes fall."