Alabama United States Senate Race to Replace Tommy Tuberville Goes to a Runoff
The Alabama U.S. Senate race to replace Tommy Tuberville is heading to a runoff election. Republican Rep. Barry Moore and businessman Jared Hudson failed to secure 50 percent of the vote, necessitating the runoff. The election is scheduled for June 16, 2026, following a competitive primary race.
- ▪Barry Moore and Jared Hudson will compete in a runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama.
- ▪Moore is a Trump-endorsed congressman, while Hudson is a former Navy SEAL and businessman.
- ▪The runoff election is set for June 16, 2026, after neither candidate reached the required majority in the primary.
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Alabama United States Senate Race to Replace Tommy Tuberville Goes to a Runoff By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 9:50 AM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Barry Moore, Jared Hudson. (Credit: AP Photo/John Minchillo, File; Jennifer Oliver O'Connell) As projected early Wednesday morning, Decision Desk HQ has determined that the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will go to a runoff election. Republican Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) and businessman and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson were unable to reach 50 percent of the vote in order to advance to the November general election.
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