Key facts
- U.S. Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson are competing in Alabama's Republican Senate runoff.
- Donald Trump has endorsed Moore, highlighting his "America First" credentials.
- Hudson is running as an outsider, criticizing Moore's ties to Washington.
- Moore led the initial primary vote with nearly 40% of the ballots.
- Democrats Everett Wess and Dakarai Larriett are in a runoff for the Democratic nomination.
- Alabama is also holding runoffs for attorney general and lieutenant governor.
In Alabama, U.S. Representative Barry Moore, endorsed by Donald Trump, is facing former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a Republican runoff for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. The race is a test of Trump's endorsement power, as his chosen candidates have largely succeeded in Republican primaries this year.
Moore, a three-term congressman and member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, led the initial May primary with nearly 40% of the vote, while Hudson secured 25%. Trump has fully endorsed Moore, calling him the "best America First candidate." Moore has highlighted his conservative record and alignment with Trump's agenda.
Hudson, running as a political outsider, has criticized Moore's ties to Washington and positioned himself as a "warrior for President Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda." He narrowly edged out Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for a spot in the runoff.
On the Democratic side, attorney Everett Wess and business owner Dakarai Larriett are in a runoff for their party's nomination. Wess led the initial Democratic primary with 39% of the vote, compared to Larriett's 29%.
The ballot also features competitive runoffs for attorney general and lieutenant governor. For lieutenant governor, Secretary of State Wes Allen is running against former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl. For attorney general, former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell faces Katherine Robertson, chief counsel to the current attorney general.
Alabama is also preparing for new congressional primaries in August under a redrawn map that favors Republicans, potentially impacting the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.