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2026 Alabama U.S. Senate Election

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United States Senate · Class II seat · Alabama Updated September 27, 2026
0 days until Election Day November 3, 2026
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About this race

The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama will fill the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who has President Donald Trump's endorsement, won the GOP nomination in a runoff, while Democratic attorney Everett Wess won the Democratic nomination.

Alabama is a strongly Republican state, making Moore the heavy favorite in the November 3, 2026 general election. The race centers on contrasts over national Republican priorities versus Democratic appeals on voting rights, healthcare, and equal justice.

Candidates

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Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican

Barry Moore, a U.S. Representative, won the Republican primary runoff for the Alabama Senate seat. Endorsed by former President Donald Trump, he is now the Republican nominee and will face Democrat Everett Wess in the general election.

Everett Wess

Everett Wess

Democratic

Everett Wess is a Birmingham attorney and former Midfield Municipal Court judge who won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Alabama in June 2026. He will face Republican Barry Moore in the November 2026 general election for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. His campaign priorities include raising the federal minimum wage, eliminating taxes on tips, protecting voting rights, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.

Forecast

Barry Moore favored

Barry Moore: 96% modeled win probability with a +24.0 pts estimated margin

Safe R
Barry Moore win probability 96%
Estimated Margin +24.0 pts
Polling Inputs 1 poll
Forecast confidence: medium Generated: Sep 27, 2026

Polling

1 poll, newest first
yes. every kid. foundation. Aug 4, 2026 · 2 months old
n=601
Barry Moore 47%
Everett Wess 32%
Source

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