Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn football coach, has served in the U.S. Senate since 2021. He ran — and still frames himself — as an outsider, not a career politician. His brand is blunt, pro-Trump, anti-elite, and all-in on “don’t let D.C. tell Alabama what to do.”
Tuberville leans hard into border enforcement, social conservatism, and defense spending. He’s pushed for strict immigration policies, defended expansive Pentagon budgets, and attacked what he calls federal overreach on culture-war issues, education, and energy.
He’s also shown he’s willing to go nuclear procedurally — including high-profile holds on military promotions — to force fights over abortion policy in the armed forces. That move made him a hero to some on the right and a villain basically everywhere else in Washington.
Right Wing Populist
Achievements
- Advocated for expanded rural broadband access and agriculture assistance in Alabama
- Defended military and defense industry funding tied to Alabama bases and contractors
- Backed legislation to restrict certain federal mandates and regulations
- Supported Trump-era tax cuts and deregulation packages
- Promoted veterans' healthcare access and benefits
Controversies
- Drew national backlash for blocking hundreds of routine military promotions in protest of Pentagon abortion policy
- Criticized for comments on race, crime, and “woke politics”
- Questioned over election certification rhetoric in 2020–21
- Accused by opponents of prioritizing culture war visibility over nuts-and-bolts constituent work
- Viewed by moderates as too extreme on immigration and border enforcement
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beasley, Allen et al | $79,400 | $79,400 | $0 |
| Hometown Lenders | $76,300 | $76,300 | $0 |
| Club for Growth | $67,896 | $67,896 | $0 |
| Drummond Co | $54,500 | $34,500 | $20,000 |
| Radiance Technologies | $52,780 | $44,780 | $8,000 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2020 Margin R +20.4%