Tuberville receives first major trade association endorsement

May 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) announced their endorsement of U.S. Senator Tommy "Coach" Tuberville (R-Alabama) to be the next Governor of Alabama.

Rex Jones is the chair of the P&CMA Board of Directors.

"Tommy Tuberville understands the challenges facing Alabama's energy and retail sectors, and he is committed to supporting policies that promote economic growth, protect small businesses, and ensure a reliable fuel supply across the state," said Chairman Jones. "Senator Tuberville will be a strong advocate for our members in Montgomery as our next Governor. He truly understands what it takes to drive economic growth and create opportunities for local families and businesses."

Bart Fletcher is the President of P&CMA.

"On behalf of our more than 350 member companies and the thousands of employees they represent, we are proud to support Tommy Tuberville as the next Governor of Alabama," said President Fletcher. "We look forward to working together to advance a strong business climate and a bright future for our state."

The endorsement was made following a vote of the association's elected Board of Directors, who are all owners and operators in the petroleum marketing and convenience store industry.

"Their decision reflects a shared confidence in Senator Tuberville's leadership, experience, and dedication to the people of Alabama," the statement said,

Anyone who has any understanding of Montgomery politics understands that the myriad of trade associations have a heavy influence on political races in the state. P&CMA made waves in that community by being the first of the associations to publicly come forward and back Sen. Tuberville's bid to be Governor of Alabama.

Tuberville is one of the most popular persons in the history of the state to ever hold a major public office. The Alabama Republican Party is united behind President Donald J. Trump (R) and Trump carried Alabama with an incredible 64.57 percent of the vote last November.

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Sen. Tuberville – a close political ally and personal friend of the popular President is hopeful that Alabama voters will unite behind him like they have for President Trump.

Thus far all signs are good that Tuberville is the early frontrunner in this race. He announced his candidacy on Tuesday and raised $2,064,073 that same day – a new Alabama all time fundraising record. Now Wednesday's announcement by the highly influential Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama only adds more momentum for his campaign.

The P&CMA is a nonprofit trade association representing over 200 petroleum marketers and convenience store operators across the state of Alabama.

With a membership that includes companies owning, operating and/or supplying more than 3,250 convenience stores throughout Alabama, and employing almost 60,000 people across the state, P&CMA plays a vital role in supporting the state's energy infrastructure and small business community. P&CMA members include both major- branded and independent petroleum marketers, as well as operators of locally owned convenience stores that serve Alabama's communities.