U.S. Senate · Alabama

Open seat (Tuberville is running for governor) · General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
On every Baldwin County ballot

The candidates

Barry Moore

Republican · Enterprise

U.S. Representative since Jan 2021 (AL-2, then AL-1). Won the June 16, 2026 GOP runoff over Jared Hudson, 55.8%–44.2%.

Congress.gov · House Clerk · Campaign site · AP runoff report · Wikipedia race page

Everett W. Wess

Democrat · Birmingham

Attorney, managing partner of The Wess Law Firm since 2001; Midfield Municipal Court judge (per his campaign). Won the June 16, 2026 Democratic runoff over Dakarai Larriett, 54.6%–45.4%.

Campaign site · Alabama Democrats nominee list · AP runoff report

Candidates as printed on the official Baldwin County sample ballot (Alabama Secretary of State). Plus write-in.

Where they stand, in their own words

Quotes are copied exactly from each campaign's website. Wess's site lists three short priorities, so many topics show no position.

Immigration
Moore
Barry believes there should be zero tolerance for illegal immigration.
Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Deport all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous. Make English the official language.
Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Related votes: H.R. 2 (Yea, 2023); S. 5 Laken Riley Act (Yea, 2025).
WessNo public position found
Spending, taxes & cost of living
Moore
Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, working families and small business owners can count on a real tax cut. Barry is working with President Trump and DOGE to cut useless regulations, shrink the size of government, and restore freedom to our economy.
Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Related vote: H.R. 1 (Aye, Jul 3, 2025).
Wess
SAFE COMMUNITIES Economic opportunity is vital for our growth and prosperity.
Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

AP described his campaign as focused on "the struggles caused by the rising cost of living" (AP, June 2026).

No specific tax or spending plan found
Health care
MooreNo health-care position on campaign issues pageWess
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE is essential, especially when it comes to funding medical providers in rural Alabama and supporting hospitals in underserved areas.
Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Guns
Moore
Barry believes in the right to keep and bear arms – period.
Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Related vote: S. 2938 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Nay, 2022).
WessNo public position found
Abortion
Moore

Campaign issues page intro says he has fought on "protecting life" but lists no abortion policy (barrymooreforalabama.com/issues).

No specific policy found		WessNo public position found
Courts, rights & government
Moore
When other Republicans abandoned the President, from the Russia hoax to a stolen election, Barry has been firm. He’ll do the same in the Senate.
Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Wess
PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS is a fundamental pillar of our Alabama Senate campaign, advocating for fair courts and a clean government that serves all citizens
Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Barry Moore's House voting record (selected)

Same major votes tracked on our AL-1 page, plus 2025 votes. Each roll number links to the House Clerk's official record.

DateMeasureMooreSource
Jul 3, 2025H.R. 1
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage)
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed
AyeRoll 190 (2025)
May 22, 2025H.R. 1
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage)
On Passage · Passed
YeaRoll 145 (2025)
Jan 22, 2025S. 5
Laken Riley Act
On Passage · Passed
YeaRoll 23 (2025)
Apr 20, 2024H.R. 8034
Israel Security Supplemental
On Passage · Passed
YeaRoll 152 (2024)
Apr 20, 2024H.R. 8035
Ukraine Security Supplemental
On Passage · Passed
NayRoll 151 (2024)
Mar 13, 2024H.R. 7521
TikTok divestment bill
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
NayRoll 86 (2024)
May 31, 2023H.R. 3746
Fiscal Responsibility Act (debt-limit deal)
On Passage · Passed
NoRoll 243 (2023)
May 11, 2023H.R. 2
Secure the Border Act
On Passage · Passed
YeaRoll 209 (2023)
Dec 8, 2022H.R. 8404
Respect for Marriage Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed
NayRoll 513 (2022)
Aug 12, 2022H.R. 5376
Inflation Reduction Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed
NayRoll 420 (2022)
Jul 28, 2022H.R. 4346
CHIPS and Science Act (Clerk lists original title)
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt · Passed
NayRoll 404 (2022)
Jun 24, 2022S. 2938
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Clerk lists original title)
On Concurring in the Senate Amendments to the House Amendment · Passed
NayRoll 299 (2022)
Nov 19, 2021H.R. 5376
Build Back Better Act
On Passage · Passed
NayRoll 385 (2021)
Nov 5, 2021H.R. 3684
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed
NayRoll 369 (2021)
Jan 13, 2021H.R.ES. 24
Impeachment of President Trump (Jan 2021)
On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed
NayRoll 17 (2021)

More: Moore detail page · House Clerk

Everett Wess's voting record

Wess has not held legislative office, so there is no legislative voting record.