Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore heads to a runoff in Alabama GOP Senate primary
Rep. Barry Moore has advanced to a runoff in the Alabama GOP Senate primary, failing to secure the necessary majority for an outright nomination. His opponents, state Attorney General Steve Marshall and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, are vying for the second spot in the runoff scheduled for June 16. The winner will likely be favored in the general election to succeed retiring Senator Tommy Tuberville.
- ▪Barry Moore is backed by former President Donald Trump and leads a crowded primary field.
- ▪Moore did not achieve the 50% threshold needed to win the nomination outright.
- ▪The runoff will determine who will compete in the general election for the Senate seat in Alabama.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Trump-backed Barry Moore to compete in runoff for Tuberville Senate seat — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump-backed Moore heads to runoff against Hudson in Alabama GOP Senate primary — The Hill
- ▪ Alabama United States Senate Race to Replace Tommy Tuberville Goes to a Runoff — RedState
- ▪ Former political rivals head to rematch in Alabama governor's race and runoffs for US Senate seat - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff — NYT — US
- ▪ Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination — Fox News
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2026 ElectionTrump-backed Rep. Barry Moore heads to a runoff in Alabama GOP Senate primaryNBC News projects Moore did not clear the 50% threshold to advance to the general election. His runoff opponent remains unclear. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala. Al Drago / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 11:11 PM EDTBy Megan LebowitzRep. Barry Moore on Tuesday advanced to a Republican Senate primary runoff in Alabama, as two rivals battle for the second spot in the race, NBC News projects.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Boosted by President Donald Trump, Moore leads a crowded primary field, but he will not hit the majority mark needed to win the nomination…
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