Doug Jones concedes in closest Alabama gubernatorial race since 2002

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones Wednesday conceded in Alabama’s gubernatorial race in what became the closest contest for that office since 2002.

In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Jones said the goal of the campaign was to win but the objective was to make gains across the state for Democrats. Democrats flipped four legislative districts in Madison and Shelby counties, and U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Montgomery, successfully fought a GOP attempt to gerrymander …

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