US EditionFormer Crimson Tide Quarterback AJ McCarron Ends Campaign for Alabama Lieutenant Governor
AJ McCarron ends his political campaign after two months to focus fully on a new football role, with details to be announced later this week.
- Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron announced that he will end his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama due to a new football opportunity.
- McCarron, who led Alabama to championships and played for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL, said football is calling his name once again and will require his full commitment.
- Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and is running for governor of Alabama, while McCarron stated that it is time for political outsiders like Tuberville to lead.
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Former UA quarterback A.J. McCarron drops out of Alabama lieutenant governor’s race
Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback A.J. McCarron announced his bid for office in a video posted to YouTube on Oct. 23, 2025. McCarron announced Wednesday he was dropping out of the race to pursue an unspecified job opportunity in football. (Screenshot via YouTube)Former University of Alabama and N.F.L. quarterback A.J. McCarron said Wednesday he is ending his campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor, less than two months after he a…
Former tide star drops out of lieutenant governor’s race
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) - Former University of Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron has announced that he will be dropping out of the state's lieutenant governor's race. Reports said that McCarron made the announcement today and said he wants to stay with his football position that he needs to be committed to. When McCarron announced his run back [...]
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