Trump-backed Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate runoff

Published June 16, 2026 10:21pm ET | Updated June 16, 2026 10:42pm ET



Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) defeated former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in the Alabama Senate GOP primary runoff, effectively guaranteeing Moore will be the state’s next senator. 

Moore prevailed 58.7%-41.3%, with 77% of the vote counted when the Associated Press called the race on Tuesday. 

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