Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) is projected to win Alabama's open Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ, keeping the deep-red state in Republican hands. The victory sets up Moore to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who opted not to seek a second term and instead launched a bid for governor.
Moore's win is also a notable victory for President Trump, who endorsed the congressman early in the race. Trump carried Alabama by roughly 30 points in 2024, and his backing provided a significant boost in a contest that was never expected to be competitive.
In his campaign announcement video, Moore highlighted his early support for Trump, claiming he was the first elected official in the country to endorse him in 2015. “I didn’t wait to see which way the wind was blowing,” Moore said, underscoring his alignment with the president's political movement.
Moore, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, served three terms in the U.S. House and previously served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He secured the GOP nomination after defeating U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a June runoff. In the general election, he faced Democrat Everett Weiss, an attorney who also won a runoff to secure his party's nomination.
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated the Alabama Senate seat as “solid Republican,” reflecting the state's strong conservative tilt. Moore's victory was widely anticipated, and his focus now shifts to the Senate, where he is expected to be a reliable conservative vote.
Moore's win comes amid a broader wave of Republican successes in Senate races across the country, including Hageman's victory in Wyoming and other key contests. His entry into the Senate adds another Trump-aligned voice to the upper chamber.
The Alabama race also drew attention due to Tuberville's departure. Tuberville, a former college football coach, had served one term and frequently clashed with Democratic leaders, particularly over military nominations. His gubernatorial bid adds another layer to Alabama's political landscape.
With Moore's win, the GOP continues to hold a strong grip on Alabama's congressional delegation. His House seat will be filled in a future special election, but for now, Moore is set to take his place in the Senate when the new term begins.
