Doug Jones

Democratic · Governor, Alabama
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Doug Jones

Democratic · Candidate for Governor, Alabama

Former U.S. senator (2018–2021).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: thehill.com

Also running: Tommy Tuberville (R)

Where Jones stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Health care

Expand Healthcare & Close the Coverage Gap

What this means: Lower costs, keep rural hospitals open, and bring federal dollars home to strengthen Alabama’s workforce.
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Energy & environment

Declare a One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

What this means: As Governor, Doug will declare a one year moratorium on data centers until we ensure every community is informed and protected.
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Lower Costs & Tackle the Affordability Crisis

What this means: Immediate relief + higher take-home pay so hard work pays off again.
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Create Jobs Worth Staying For

What this means: Remove barriers to work, raise pay, and grow opportunity statewide — not just in a few places. Doug’s plan is focused on making work pay and opening more pathways to opportunity. He would create a state Earned Income Tax Credit, expand childcare options, provide free community college for adults …
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Families & communities

Doug’s Priorities for Alabama

Alabama families are working hard and they deserve a state government that works just as hard for them. Doug is running to put people first, lower costs, expand opportunity, and restore trust so that every individual and every community has a real seat at the table.
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Other priorities

What this means

As Governor, Doug will declare a one year moratorium on data centers until we ensure every community is informed and protected
Original: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Voting record

Doug Jones is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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