Everett Wess (D) – Alabama Senate 2026

About

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.

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Positions on Key Issues

Positions of Everett Wess on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Healthcare	Wess identifies affordable healthcare and increased access to care as a key campaign priority, emphasizing funding medical providers in rural Alabama and supporting hospitals in underserved areas. He has not detailed a specific legislative proposal.	Everett W. Wess \| BallotReady Voter Guide Q&A - Everett Wess
Economy	Wess says he wants to stabilize the job market by raising the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25/hour) and eliminating taxes on tips for service workers. He frames economic opportunity and better-paying jobs as central to his Senate platform.	A voter guide to the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate runoffs Everett W. Wess for U.S. Senate 2026 Campaign Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP, Everett Wess wins Democratic nominations for U.S. Senate seat
Abortion & Reproductive Health	Wess said in a written statement that he will "continue fighting for Alabama families, voting rights, reproductive freedom, economic opportunity, and equal justice as the Democratic nominee." His primary opponent, Dakarai Larriett, accused him of previously describing himself as pro-life, though Wess has not publicly detailed a specific abortion policy position.	A voter guide to the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate runoffs Voter Guide Q&A - Everett Wess Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
Civil Rights & Equality	Wess says his campaign would advocate for voting rights and equal justice and establish a justice system that works for all. His campaign describes him as a civil-rights advocate and frames protecting Alabamians’ rights as a fundamental campaign pillar.	Wess beats Larriett for Alabama Democratic nomination in US Senate race Everett W. Wess for U.S. Senate 2026 Campaign \| Alabama Everett W. Wess \| BallotReady
Education	Wess says he supports strengthening or maintaining a federal Department of Education so it can provide grants and student loans, arguing that education expands opportunity and helps people enter the workforce. No newer education-specific statement or action published after June 22, 2026 was located in the searches conducted.	Larriett, Wess: Alabama Democrats Pick Their Senate Candidate June 16
Firearms & Second Amendment	Wess has publicly stated that he believes in the Second Amendment. No more specific firearms-policy proposal or post-June 22, 2026 update was identified in the searches conducted.	In the Running Podcast - Student Interview \| Everett Wess for Senate 2026
Election Policy	Wess supports codifying protections against racial and partisan gerrymandering, arguing redistricting should ensure every Alabamian's vote has a meaningful voice. He did not clarify his position on the SAVE America Act in a June 2026 interview, and his campaign describes protecting voting rights as a priority.	A voter guide to the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate runoffs Everett Wess Calls on Alabamians to Protect the Right to Vote

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Healthcare

Wess identifies affordable healthcare and increased access to care as a key campaign priority, emphasizing funding medical providers in rural Alabama and supporting hospitals in underserved areas. He has not detailed a specific legislative proposal.

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Background

Career History

Managing Partner 2000 – Present

The Wess Law Firm, P.C.

Attorney and managing partner of his Birmingham-based law firm.

Judge

Midfield Municipal Court

Served as a municipal court judge in Midfield, Jefferson County for eight years.

Software Consultant 1999 – 2002

Banctec, Inc

Software consultant.

Software/Systems Consultant 1996 – 1999

Comsys, Inc

Software/systems consultant.

Software Analyst 1986 – 1996

NTI and TRW

Software analyst.

Education

Birmingham School of Law Juris Doctor (2000)

Alabama A&M University Master of Business Administration (1995)

Alabama A&M University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (1985)

Selma Junior University Associate Degree in Music Education (1981)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $83,340 in total receipts for the 2026 Senate cycle (through June 30, 2026), with only about $12,700 in individual contributions and roughly $70,600 in candidate self-loans — no PAC or party committee contributions. His fundraising is almost entirely small-dollar and self-funded, reflecting a low-budget grassroots campaign. FEC data shows he ended the reporting period with negative cash on hand of about -$10,000.

Sources

WESS, EVERETT W - Candidate overview – FEC Everett Wess Donors – Local Candidates A voter guide to the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate runoffs – Alabama Reflector

Voting Record

Wess has never held legislative office, so he has no legislative voting record. He is a Birmingham attorney and former Midfield Municipal Court judge (eight years) in Jefferson County, and has run unsuccessfully for circuit and probate judgeships. He previously ran as a Republican for the Alabama House in 1993 before becoming a Democrat; his governing approach is reflected in campaign priorities of raising the federal minimum wage, eliminating taxes on tips, preventing racial and partisan gerrymandering, and protecting voting rights and affordable healthcare.

Sources

View full voting record Everett W. Wess - Birmingham Watch Everett Wess - Ballotpedia Everett Wess About – Local Candidates

About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated September 27, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.