Doug Jones
Coverage of Doug Jones in the Nexus archive.
- Why Doug Jones Keeps Running
Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, campaigns on themes of unity and inclusivity, contrasting with his opponent Tommy Tuberville, a Republican and Donald Trump loyalist. A legal challenge questions Tuberville's residency eligibility, but he remains the political favorite despite Jones's efforts to highlight his ties to Florida.
- Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb
Everett Wess won the Democratic Senate nomination in Alabama, defeating Dakarai Larriett in a runoff. Republican Rep. Barry Moore, backed by Donald Trump, is the GOP nominee. It has been over three decades since a Democrat last won a Senate election in Alabama, aside from Doug Jones' 2017 special election victory.
- Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall
Doug Jones won the Democratic nomination for governor in Alabama and will face Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who has the Republican nomination, in the general election. Jones' win sets him up for a challenging race against Tuberville, who is backed by President Donald Trump. The last Democrat to win a gubernatorial election in Alabama was former Gov. Don Siegelman in 1998.
- Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall
Doug Jones won the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor and will face Sen. Tommy Tuberville in the fall election. Jones has a steep uphill climb to defeat Tuberville, who is backed by President Donald Trump. The last Democrat to win a gubernatorial election in Alabama was former Gov. Don Siegelman in 1998.
- Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is a close ally of President Donald Trump.
- Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating rivals Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
- Tuberville, Jones to face off in race for Alabama governor’s mansion
Sen. Tommy Tuberville and former Sen. Doug Jones are projected to face off in the Alabama governor's race. Jones previously gained national attention after defeating former Sen. Roy Moore in a 2017 Senate special election. Tuberville is expected to be Jones' opponent this fall.
- Live results: Alabama gubernatorial primary elections
Voters in Alabama are deciding who will succeed Gov. Kay Ivey in the November election. Former Sen. Doug Jones is the presumptive Democratic nominee, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville is on the Republican side. The election is a longshot bid for Democrats in the ruby red state.