Alabama Senate Race: Moore and Wess Secure Nominations
U.S. Representative Barry Moore and attorney Everett Wess have emerged victorious in their respective party primaries for the Alabama Senate seat, advancing to runoff elections for the general election.
As reported, with nearly all votes counted, Moore garnered approximately 173,400 votes, which accounts for 55.8%, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, who received 44.2%. On the Democratic side, Wess collected about 50,200 votes, making up 54.6%, while criminal justice advocate Dakarai Larriett secured 45.4%.
Moore, described by former President Donald Trump as an “America First Patriot,” received Trump’s endorsement earlier this year. The endorsement came through a post where Trump emphasized Moore’s early support for his 2015 presidential campaign.
“Barry has been a successful businessman, civic leader, and highly respected state legislator. He has dedicated his life to serving his community,” Trump expressed. He further noted, “Barry Moore is a good friend, fighter, and WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from Alabama — BARRY WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Originally from Coffee County, Moore grew up on a farm before attending Auburn University, where he joined the Alabama National Guard and met his wife, Heather Hopper Moore. Together, they founded BMI, Inc., specializing in waste removal and demolition.
Moore’s political career began in 2010 when he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives. He later moved to the U.S. House in 2020. His campaign biography outlines his commitment to evaluating proposed legislation through a personal four-part test: faith, family, finance, and freedom.
Moore maintains a strict stance against illegal immigration, supports law enforcement, upholds the Second Amendment, and has pledged to support funding for the Veterans Association. He also backed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 and is committed to supporting the president, particularly regarding his legislative initiatives.
Upon securing his victory, Moore expressed his gratitude on social media, saying, “I am so grateful to God for His grace, guidance, and blessings.”
Meanwhile, Wess brings diverse qualifications to his campaign, having earned his Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law and an MBA from Alabama A&M University. Before practicing law, he had a background in technology, engineering, and education, which included work with NASA mission operations and military systems.
Since 2001, Wess has served as Managing Partner at The Wess Law Firm, handling a range of legal issues. He is licensed to practice in all Alabama state courts, federal district courts in Alabama, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Wess is committed to advocating for voting rights, equal justice, accessible healthcare, quality public education, and economic opportunities.
