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Trump-backed US Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama

Hudson challenged Moore in the Republican runoff, then conceded after Moore won.

Trump-backed US Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama
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U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff with President Donald Trump’s endorsement and will face Democrat Everett Wess in November. Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson conceded after challenging Moore in the runoff.

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Republican Senate runoff challenger

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Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Republican Senate runoff winner

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Democratic representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District

Tommy Tuberville
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Alabama senator vacating the seat

Democratic Senate runoff candidate

Democratic candidate for Alabama's 5th Congressional District

Democratic nominee for Alabama's 5th Congressional District

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Moore

Alabama attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

Republican representative for Alabama's 5th Congressional District

Democratic Senate runoff winner

ALSO MENTIONED  Jay Mitchell, Former Alabama Supreme Court justice and Republican attorney general candidate; Jeff McLaughlin, Democratic attorney general nominee; John Wahl, Republican lieutenant governor nominee; Katherine Robertson, Republican attorney general nominee; Phillip Ensler, Democratic lieutenant governor nominee; Wes Allen, Alabama secretary of state and Republican lieutenant governor candidate

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Barry Moore Wins Republican Runoff for Alabama Senate Seat

Outlets agree that Barry Moore defeated Jared Hudson in Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff. Hudson challenged Moore for the party’s nomination for the Senate seat. Center outlets describe the contest in largely matter-of-fact terms, including candidates’ and voters’ views, Trump’s endorsement, and the November matchup. Right-leaning outlets stress Moore’s victory and Trump’s influence; one also highlights an early mistaken report and presents Moore as the established choice over Hudson.

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