Alabama politics
Safe R — 9 Electoral Votes

Alabama

Deep-red anchor of the South — Tommy Tuberville Senate 2026, Kay Ivey governorship, Trump +30 in 2024

Key Takeaways — Alabama
  • Trump won Alabama by +30.8 in 2024 (64.7% vs 33.9%) — one of the most reliably Republican states, Deep South anchor where Democrats haven't won a presidential election since Jimmy Carter in 1976
  • Tommy Tuberville's Senate seat is up in 2026 — the former Auburn football coach drew national attention in 2023-24 for blocking hundreds of military promotions over the Pentagon's abortion-travel policy
  • In 2017, Alabama elected Democrat Doug Jones to the Senate in a special election over Roy Moore — the last time a Democrat won statewide; Jones lost to Tommy Tuberville in 2020
  • Alabama's Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Honda auto plants represent the transformation of the Southern economy from agriculture and textiles to foreign-owned manufacturing investment
2024 Presidential
Trump +30.8
64.7% – 33.9%
Electoral Votes
9
Safe R
Senate 2026
Tommy Tuberville
Safe R — Up for re-election
Governor
Kay Ivey (R)
Montgomery

2024 Presidential Election — Alabama

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +30.8. Margin: 30.8 pts.

Key Facts — Alabama

StateAlabama (AL)
CapitalMontgomery
Population5.1M
Electoral Votes9
GovernorKay Ivey (R)
Senator 1Tommy Tuberville (R)
Senator 2Katie Britt (R)
Party LeanSafe R
2024 Trump64.7%
2024 Harris33.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Alabama vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Alabama voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 64.7% versus Harris's 33.9%. The state has 9 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Alabama?

Alabama's two US senators are Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Alabama's political lean?

Alabama is rated "Safe R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Montgomery, and Alabama carries 9 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

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