Senate, Alabama
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NBC News projects Moore didn’t clear the 50% threshold to advance to the general election. His runoff opponent remains unclear.
Alabama's Republican Senate race narrows to Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson after a seven-way primary triggers a June runoff.
Moore, boosted by the Trump endorsement, led the GOP primary voting Tuesday night for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.
Outsider candidate Jared Hudson claimed victory Tuesday evening as he plans to enter a runoff for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. With 99% of votes counted, Rep. Barry Moore has the lead for the Republican nomination.
Alabama Republicans will choose among several U.S. Senate candidates who have stressed their loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach, entered politics with his election to the U.S. Senate in 2020. Tuberville opted not to seek a second term and instead launched a bid for governor.