Alabama Primary Election Results 2026: Live Vote Totals, Projected Winners & Key Takeaways

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama voters have decided the final match-ups for one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races, handing Rep. Barry Moore a decisive Republican runoff victory over retired Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, 55.8% to 44.2%, with 99% of precincts reporting. On the Democratic side, community activist Everett Wess edged attorney Dakarai Larriett, 54.6% to 45.4%, setting up a Moore-Wess showdown this November for the seat being vacated by first-term Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. Key takeaways from Tuesday’s runoff • Moore’s strength was statewide but especially dominant along the Gulf Coast, where he cleared 65% in Baldwin County, while Hudson held his own in parts of central Alabama, narrowly carrying Bibb County 51%-49%. • Wess built his margin with strong urban turnout in Birmingham and Montgomery, overcoming Larriett’s narrow edge in several rural Black Belt counties. • Turnout topped 750,000 — the highest for an Alabama primary runoff since 2014 — reflecting intense interest in the open Senate seat and a slate of competitive U.S. House races. Why the results matter 1. Control of the Senate: Republicans see Alabama as a must-hold state in their quest to flip the narrowly divided chamber; Moore immediately framed the general election as a referendum on “Bidenomics” and border security. 2. Ideological contrast: Moore, endorsed by former President Trump, campaigned as an anti-establishment conservative, while Wess emphasized Medicaid expansion and investment in rural broadband, giving voters a stark policy choice. 3. Down-ballot ripple: Moore’s win could boost GOP enthusiasm in swing districts such as AL-02, where state Rep. Jeremy Gray clinched the Democratic nomination for the open seat, and in AL-05, where Madison County Commissioner Phil Redd defeated state Sen. Sam Givhan for the Republican nod. What’s next • Both nominees embark on a 20-week sprint to November 3, with early fundraising reports due July 15. • Expected endorsements: National Republican Senatorial Committee officials plan a Montgomery rally with Moore on June 22; Wess is set to share a stage with Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock in Birmingham on June 25. • Key debate dates: The Alabama Broadcasters Association has proposed October 8 in Huntsville and October 22 in Mobile; both campaigns say they are “open” to at least one televised debate. County-level snapshot (Republican runoff) Autauga: Moore 63.5% — Hudson 36.5% Baldwin: Moore 65.6% — Hudson 34.4% Barbour: Moore 79.0% — Hudson 21.0% Bibb: Hudson 51.0% — Moore 49.0% Quote of the night “We proved grassroots conservatives still run Alabama,” Moore told cheering supporters in Dothan shortly after midnight. “Now we take this fight to Washington.” Bottom line The Alabama primary election results position Republicans to defend a deep-red seat but also spotlight growing Democratic energy in urban centers. With high turnout and clear ideological lines, the stage is set for one of 2026’s pivotal Senate battles.