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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, emphasizing his Navy SEAL service and outsider appeal before conceding.

Trump-backed US Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama
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Barry Moore won Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff against Jared Hudson, setting up a general-election contest with Democrat Everett Wess for the seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. President Donald Trump had endorsed Moore.

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Republican Senate candidate and runoff loser

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Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Republican Senate candidate and runoff winner

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Democratic representative for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator whose seat is being vacated

Democratic Senate candidate who lost the runoff

Democratic House candidate who lost the runoff

Democratic House candidate and runoff winner

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and Moore endorser

Alabama attorney general and former Senate-runoff contender

Republican representative and House candidate

Democratic Senate candidate and runoff winner

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