Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19, 2026, Moore, Hudson, and Steve Marshall (R) led in polling and media attention. Incumbent Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is running for governor of Alabama rather than for another term in the U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Moore on Jan. 17, 2026. Trump's past endorsements in Alabama have had mixed results. Trump's preferred candidate in 2017— Luther Strange (R) — lost the Republican primary, and his preferred candidate in 2020— Tuberville — won the Republican primary. In 2022, Trump withdrew his endorsement of Mo Brooks (R) and endorsed Katie Britt (R), who won the Republican primary.
Moore was elected to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District in 2024. He previously represented Alabama's 2nd Congressional District from 2021 to 2025, and Alabama House of Representatives District 91 from 2010 to 2018. He also worked as the CEO of Barry Moore Industries and served in the Alabama National Guard.
Moore said, "I was one of the first elected officials to endorse President Trump. I believe we need more allies in the Senate who will help move his agenda forward and put Americans first. I'm the only candidate in this race with both business and legislative experience. Day one, we can go to work for the people of Alabama.”
Hudson was, at the time of the election, the CEO of two organizations — the Covenant Rescue Group and The Shooting Institute. He was also a reserve deputy with the Blount County Sheriff's Office and served in the U.S. Navy. In 2022, Hudson ran for sheriff of Jefferson County. He lost to incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway (D) 52 % to 48% in the general election.
Hudson said, "I'm running for the U.S. Senate not to join the club, but to tear it down and put regular folks back in charge. The mission is clear: lower the cost of living, keep our communities safe, and put Alabama First in Washington.”
Marshall was appointed attorney general of Alabama in 2017 and served as the district attorney of Marshall County from 2001 to 2017. He previously worked as a private practice lawyer, a prosecutor, and a municipal attorney. Marshall was also a legal analyst for the Alabama House of Representatives.
Marshall said, "When we announced this campaign on May 27, we did so with a bold promise. It was based on the work that we've done as Attorney General, because I don't only just talk about those issues that matter to conservatives across Alabama, but we've been able to deliver tangible results to the people of this state, and it's that record which I am running on for the United States Senate.”
As of May 19, 2026, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated the general election as Solid Republican. Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball rated it as Safe Republican.
