← Back to news
June 15, 2026
Jared Hudson Defeats Trump-Backed Barry Moore in Alabama Senate Runoff
- Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, won the Republican Senate runoff in Alabama, defeating Trump-endorsed Rep. Barry Moore.
- Hudson's victory positions him as a leading candidate to succeed retiring Senator Tommy Tuberville.
- Moore's loss raises questions about Trump's influence in GOP primaries, following a recent string of mixed results for his endorsed candidates.
3 Sources
- Alabama’s Senate Primary Runoff Again Tests Trump’s Hold on G.O.P.Jun 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson defeats Trump-backed Barry Moore in Alabama Senate runoff electionJun 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM · Fox News
- Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yetJun 16, 2026 at 9:52 AM · Independent