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Alabama Governor 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Alabama Secretary of State's list. The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: Alabama Secretary of State, 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (one official sample ballot per county, General and Constitutional Amendment Election, November 3, 2026); the State Certifications of Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates of 8/26/2026 are linked from https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/election-information/2026 (Sample ballots for the November 3, 2026 election; the State Certification of Democratic and Republican Party Candidates and of the Independent Candidate are each dated 'certified by State 8/26/2026' on the election information page).

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The candidates

  1. Doug Jones

    Democratic

    Of 10 statements on the record, 5 raised concerns about data centers and 5 carry no label.

    What they said

    0 5 0

    What they did

    No vote on a data center measure on the record.

    10 statements · 0 votes on the record

    Doug Jones's page · In their own words

  2. Tommy Tuberville, Republican candidate for Governor, Alabama

    Tommy Tuberville

    Republican

    Of 11 statements on the record, 3 were for data centers, 4 raised concerns about data centers and 4 carry no label.

    What they said

    3 4 0

    What they did

    No vote on a data center measure on the record.

    11 statements · 0 votes on the record

    Photo: United States Senate Photographic Studio, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.

    Tommy Tuberville's page · In their own words

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In their own words

Where does Doug Jones stand on data centers?

Of 10 statements on the record, 5 raised concerns about data centers and 5 carry no label.

Statements 10 statements

  1. · paraphrased

    Doug Jones called for stronger regulations on data centers, including limits on tax incentives and requirements to address their power and water use.

    WAFF · [Archived Copy] · Full quote, context and sources

  2. · paraphrased

    Doug Jones, seeking to become Alabama's first Democratic governor since 2003, called for data center regulation at a Huntsville rally on October 11, 2026.

    WCAX · also reported by 1 more · Full quote, context and sources

  3. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Doug Jones, candidate for Alabama governor, says data centers have moved to top of voters' concerns in 2026 midterm elections

    The American Prospect · Full quote, context and sources

  4. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Doug Jones accused Tuberville of ethical malpractice for accepting campaign funds from large tech companies currently building data centers in west Alabama.

    WVUA 23 · Full quote, context and sources

  5. · paraphrased

    Democrats and gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones call for yearlong moratorium on data center facilities

    Montgomery Advertiser · Full quote, context and sources

  6. · paraphrased

    Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones said voters concerned about data center projects should vote for him because his opponent would allow them without scrutiny.

    WTVY · Full quote, context and sources

  7. · paraphrased

    Jones said every data center project ought to have a publicly available economic impact study before communities decide whether to approve it

    Alabama Political Reporter · Full quote, context and sources

  8. · paraphrased

    Doug Jones called for a one year moratorium on data center construction in Alabama

    Alabama Political Reporter · also reported by 5 more · Full quote, context and sources

  9. · paraphrased

    Doug Jones called for more data center transparency and accountability

    Alabama Daily News · Full quote, context and sources

  10. · paraphrased

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a temporary pause on additional data center development

    Montgomery Advertiser · Full quote, context and sources

Votes 0 votes

No vote on a data center measure on the record.

Where does Tommy Tuberville stand on data centers?

Of 11 statements on the record, 3 were for data centers, 4 raised concerns about data centers and 4 carry no label.

Statements 11 statements

  1. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Tuberville cosponsored the Senate version of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to consider standards making data centers drawing 100 MW or more pay the full cost of power plants, transmission lines and grid upgrades built to serve them

    Yellowhammer News · Full quote, context and sources

  2. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Tommy Tuberville opposes one year moratorium on new data centers proposed by opponent Doug Jones

    Yellowhammer News · Full quote, context and sources

  3. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville co sponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act requiring states to establish standards for utility commission decisions when connecting large electricity users of 100 megawatts or more to the grid.

    1819 News · Full quote, context and sources

  4. · paraphrased

    U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville said data centers can be built in Alabama without raising power bills for residents

    Yellowhammer News · Full quote, context and sources

  5. · paraphrased

    Tuberville wants data centers to pay full price for water and electric infrastructure and replace power and water capacity they take

    The Tuscaloosa News · Full quote, context and sources

  6. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Tuberville proposes placing data centers in Alabama's highest property tax bracket

    The Tuscaloosa News · Full quote, context and sources

  7. · paraphrased

    Tommy Tuberville outspoken in support for data centers and characterizes anti data center rhetoric as propaganda from Democrats and China

    Alabama Daily News · Full quote, context and sources

  8. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Tommy Tuberville proposes letting communities decide whether they want a data center

    Yahoo · also reported by 1 more · Full quote, context and sources

  9. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Tommy Tuberville outlines new data center approach as opposition to facilities mounts

    News From The States · Full quote, context and sources

  10. · paraphrased

    Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee, supports data center development

    Tuscaloosa Thread · Full quote, context and sources

  11. · paraphrased

    Sen. Tommy Tuberville says data centers could bring significant economic benefits, particularly to rural communities

    Montgomery Advertiser · Full quote, context and sources

Votes 0 votes

No vote on a data center measure on the record.

Candidates and their order come from the Alabama Secretary of State's list, verified October 9, 2026. Every candidate, by state · How the record reads leaders.

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