Open seat (Tuberville is running for governor) · General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
On every Baldwin County ballot
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%.
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%.
Candidates as printed on the official Baldwin County sample ballot (Alabama Secretary of State). Plus write-in.
Quotes are copied exactly from each campaign's website and from dated, linked news interviews. Wess's site lists three short priorities, so many topics show no position.
| Immigration | |
|---|---|
MooreBarry believes there should be zero tolerance for illegal immigration. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Deport all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous. Make English the official language. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Related votes: H.R. 2 (Yea, 2023); S. 5 Laken Riley Act (Yea, 2025). | WessNo public position found |
| Spending, taxes & cost of living | |
MooreThanks 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 2026) Related vote: H.R. 1 (Aye, Jul 3, 2025). We're now paying a price for four years of runaway spending Original: ABC 33/40, Oct 22, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) ABC 33/40 candidate interview, Oct 22, 2026. | WessSAFE COMMUNITIES Economic opportunity is vital for our growth and prosperity. Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 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 foundWell, first of all, we need to get the United States out of this war Original: ABC 33/40, Oct 22, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) ABC 33/40 candidate interview, Oct 22, 2026. |
| Health care | |
| MooreNo health-care position on campaign issues page | WessAFFORDABLE 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 2026) I think health care, again, is one of our biggest issues Original: ABC 33/40, Oct 22, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) ABC 33/40 candidate interview, Oct 22, 2026. |
| Guns | |
MooreBarry believes in the right to keep and bear arms – period. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 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 No verified quote found yet. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) | WessPROTECTING 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 2026) |
| Jobs & economy | |
MooreBut at the federal level, we have to continue to encourage to bring those high-paying jobs Original: ABC 33/40, Oct 22, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) ABC 33/40 candidate interview, Oct 22, 2026. | WessI'm going to put Alabama first, do what's right for Alabama, and make sure that the Alabama citizens are taken care of in every way Original: ABC 33/40, Oct 22, 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) ABC 33/40 candidate interview, Oct 22, 2026. |
Same major votes tracked on our AL-1 page, plus 2025 votes. Each roll number links to the House Clerk's official record.
| Date | Measure | Moore | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Aye | Roll 190 (2025) |
| May 22, 2025 | H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 145 (2025) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | S. 5 Laken Riley Act On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 23 (2025) |
| Apr 20, 2024 | H.R. 8034 Israel Security Supplemental On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 152 (2024) |
| Apr 20, 2024 | H.R. 8035 Ukraine Security Supplemental On Passage · Passed | Nay | Roll 151 (2024) |
| Mar 13, 2024 | H.R. 7521 TikTok divestment bill On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed | Nay | Roll 86 (2024) |
| May 31, 2023 | H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act (debt-limit deal) On Passage · Passed | No | Roll 243 (2023) |
| May 11, 2023 | H.R. 2 Secure the Border Act On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 209 (2023) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | H.R. 8404 Respect for Marriage Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 513 (2022) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 420 (2022) |
| Jul 28, 2022 | H.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 | Nay | Roll 404 (2022) |
| Jun 24, 2022 | S. 2938 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Clerk lists original title) On Concurring in the Senate Amendments to the House Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 299 (2022) |
| Nov 19, 2021 | H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act On Passage · Passed | Nay | Roll 385 (2021) |
| Nov 5, 2021 | H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 369 (2021) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | H.R.ES. 24 Impeachment of President Trump (Jan 2021) On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed | Nay | Roll 17 (2021) |
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