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Barry Moore Defeats Jared Hudson in Republican Congressional Runoff

Hudson lost the runoff after campaigning as an outsider and emphasizing his Navy SEAL service.

Barry Moore Defeats Jared Hudson in Republican Congressional Runoff
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Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican runoff for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Jared Hudson and advancing to the fall election. President Donald Trump’s endorsement featured prominently in the contest.

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Republican candidate who lost the runoff for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat

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Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Republican candidate who won the runoff for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat

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Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator vacating the seat while running for governor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Moore

Alabama attorney general and former contender for the Republican Senate nomination

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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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