MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, whose 2017 election renewed hope for Alabama Democrats, on Monday filed campaign paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026.

Documents were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, creating a principal campaign committee for Jones to run for governor as a Democrat. A gubernatorial bid by Jones could set up a rematch with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Republican who defeated Jones in 2020 and is now running for governor.

His entry into the race comes after weeks of speculation and teasing about a possible run as Jones worked to promote Democrats in the Deep South state.

“Stay tuned,” Jones replied at a Blueprint Alabama event when asked if he was going to jump into the governor’s race. Jones told The Associated Press this sprin

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