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Bruce Pearl
Bruce Pearl
Alabama Republican Senate nominee?
$1.5M
JUN 17, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBasketball coach
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age66 years old (Mar 18, 1960)
GenderMale
LocationAlabama
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BackgroundBasketball coach
EducationBoston College (BS, 1982)
Notable personal detailsBruce Alan Pearl is an American basketball coach best known for his head coaching tenures at Auburn, Tennessee, Milwaukee, and Southern Indiana. He led Southern Indiana to the 1995 NCAA Division II national championship and guided Auburn to two Final Four appearances (2019 and 2025). In September 2025, he stepped down as Auburn’s men’s basketball head coach and moved into an ambassador/special assistant role with Auburn athletics.
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Positions
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life from conception and expresses support for protecting unborn life. He has also publicly supported access to IVF treatments while criticizing legal rulings that would restrict them.
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Alabama Republican Senate nominee?
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