“By letting parents and students decide what is best for them, our education system is working the way it should be - equipping students with skills to succeed.”

American politician and college football coach, born 1954

Tommy Tuberville is an American politician, former college football coach, and sports broadcaster. Born in 1954, he has served as the senior United States senator from Alabama since 2021 and is a member of the Republican Party. Before entering politics, Tuberville built his public profile in football. He was head coach at the University of Mississippi, Auburn University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Cincinnati. His career connects college sports and public life, and his name is most often associated with leadership on the field and in elected office.