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Trump's endorsement tested in Alabama Senate runoff

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated May 21

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Alabama's Republican Senate race has entered a June runoff between Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, following a seven-way primary. This runoff is seen as a test of former President Trump's endorsement power. Additionally, Democratic candidates Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett will face off in their own primary runoff on June 16.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Alabama's Republican Senate race has narrowed to Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, leading to a June runoff after a seven-way primary.
  • Democratic candidates Everett Wess and Dakarai Lariett will compete in Alabama's Senate primary runoff on June 16.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    Fox News frames the Alabama Senate runoff as a significant test of former President Trump's endorsement power within the Republican party, while also highlighting the challenging prospects for Democrats in the deep-red state.

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