Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones officially joined the race for Alabama’s governor Monday afternoon.

Jones posted a video to social media Monday where he confirmed the “worst kept secret” in Alabama. He also teased an official kickoff next month.

“Folks in Alabama deserve a governor who is going to fight for them,” he said. “What we’ve heard all along is that Alabama wants their next governor to be someone who lives here, who works here, who listens to the people of this state, who understands the people of this state.”

A message seeking comment from Jones was left Monday afternoon. Jones’ gubernatorial campaign was formally registered with the Alabama Secretary of State’s office early Monday afternoon.

Alabama’s primaries are May 19.

Jones’ entry into the race likely sets up a rematch

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