Doug Jones: Alabama Governor 2026

Democratic · Candidate for Governor, Alabama

Former U.S. senator (2018–2021).

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

Position history

2026 (campaign website)
As Governor, Doug will declare a one year moratorium on data centers until we ensure every community is informed and protected.
Source: dougjones.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Oct 13, 2026 (Montgomery town hall)
I believe that a moratorium would probably not even last a year.
Source: Alabama Reflector, Oct 14, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 (WVTM 13 sit-down interview)
I want to make sure every community knows exactly what's going on in their community, and that they have the final say.
Source: WVTM 13, Oct 20, 2026

Oct 13, 2026 (Montgomery town hall)
Those kids made a decision and their parents to change schools and benefited. They believe so, and the income caps were on, so we'll phase it out. But we'll let those kids graduate.
Source: Alabama Reflector, Oct 14, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 (WVTM 13 sit-down interview, on phasing out CHOOSE Act money for private school expenses)
I want to see public education investments, not money going away.
Source: WVTM 13, Oct 20, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 (Governing agenda speech on pausing new data center development)
We can have data centers in Alabama but only after we take a year or so to get it right, to put the guardrails in place, and only after local concerns are addressed and communities agree to the details and protections.
Source: Alabama Political Reporter, Jul 27, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 (Town hall in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County)
Right now, I think we need to amend Alabama law, so they don't get any tax breaks. They don't get tax incentives, and they don't get any tax abatements.
Source: Alabama Reflector, Oct 13, 2026

Doug Jones is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. As U.S. Senator from Alabama (2018–2021), Jones has a state legislative voting record: Congress.gov sponsored legislation & roll-call record (U.S. Senate, 2018–2021).