Moore and Wess to Compete for Senate Seat
Republican Barry Moore and Democrat Everett Wess will face off for the Alabama U.S. Senate seat on November 3.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Elections
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Who will you support for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in the November 3 general election?
Republican U.S. Representative Barry Moore and Democratic nominee Everett Wess are competing to fill the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. The winner will be determined by Alabama voters in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The Senate seat is currently open because the incumbent, Senator Tommy Tuberville, has decided to run for governor. This election will determine which candidate will represent Alabama in Washington.
Democratic nominee Everett Wess brings 17 years of software engineering experience and 26 years in the legal field to the race. Republican Barry Moore is among only 12 congressional members to receive a perfect score from the Heritage Foundation.
The players
Barry Moore
He is a Republican U.S. Representative who is currently seeking election to the U.S. Senate.
Everett Wess
He is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat with a long background in law and software engineering.
Tommy Tuberville
He is the incumbent U.S. Senator who is currently running for the office of governor.
The details
The candidates participated in interviews with ABC 33/40, where they were asked identical questions to outline their platforms. The upcoming election concludes the contest for the seat previously held by Tommy Tuberville.
Timeline
Alabama voters will head to the polls to decide the U.S. Senate race on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
This election follows the ideological trends measured by the Heritage Foundation scorecard, which benchmarks congressional voting records against conservative principles. Barry Moore has achieved a perfect rating from this benchmark, signaling his alignment with the organization's legislative priorities.
The outcome of this election will determine who represents Alabama's interests in Washington for the next term. Voters will cast their ballots to decide the federal legislative priorities that impact state funding and national policy.
The takeaway
Voters should review the candidate interviews from ABC 33/40 to understand how each nominee plans to address current legislative challenges. Evaluating the candidates' professional backgrounds and prior voting records can help inform a decision before heading to the polls.
Further reading
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Who will you support for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in the November 3 general election?
