Tubs' Toss: Senate Seat Scramble is ON!

Coach Tommy Tuberville's surprising leap from the Senate to the Governor's race in '26 has ignited a political bonfire! Forget the Governor's mansion—all eyes are now glued to who will fill his Senate seat.

The Main Event: May Primary Madness

Mark your calendars, ChumCity! The May 19th Republican Primary is practically the whole shebang. Think of it as a four-month political sprint after candidates officially qualify in January.

Frontrunners Duke It Out: Marshall vs. Moore

Attorney General Steve Marshall and Congressman Barry Moore are the perceived heavy hitters, battling to out-conservative each other. Good luck distinguishing those two! Both have seemingly spent their careers trying to impress Attila the Hun. Expect lots of moon barking.

Same Sausage, Different Grill?

Whoever wins – Moore or Marshall – will beeline for a FOX camera in the 2027 session, eager to flex their right-wing muscles. Frankly, it might not matter which right-wing ideologue wins this primary. Call it Twiddledee vs. Twiddledum.

The Money Chase: Follow the Dough

In any open Senate race, money talks. Loudly. It's all about name recognition, and that requires cold hard cash. Neither Marshall (27%) nor Moore (12%) has stellar name ID out of the gate, so they're fundraising like crazy.

Moore's Moneybags: Club for Growth on the Prowl

Marshall's early fundraising is looking a little anemic. Moore, on the other hand, is the darling of the "Club for Growth," a dark money machine ready to pump $10 million (or more!) into his campaign. Expect Moore to outspend Marshall big time.

Negative Nancies Incoming!

Prepare for the mudslinging, folks. High-priced D.C. consultants will unleash attack ads galore. By the time they're done, you might think both Marshall and Moore were responsible for all the world's problems.

Dark Horses: Hudson, Murphy, and Walker

Keep an eye on these three potential third-place contenders: Jared Hudson, Morgan Murphy, and Rodney Walker.

• Jared Hudson: Early entrant, conservative, religious, decorated Navy Seal, and photogenic. A $10 million investment would make him a willing participant.
• Morgan Murphy: A Jefferson County native, Navy Captain, diplomat, and advisor to Tuberville and Trump. Knows the ropes on day one.
• Rodney Walker: A Clay County businessman with the ultimate advantage: personal wealth! Money buys name recognition, and Walker is crisscrossing the state, spreading a positive message.

Buckle Up!

It's gonna be a wild ride, ChumCity! The 2026 Senate race is the must-see event of the year.