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Alabama Senate

Barry Moore (R) vs. Everett Wess (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

What does a U.S. senator do?

Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.

Source: U.S. Senate: About the Senate

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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.

Republican

Barry Moore

Who they are

U.S. Representative (AL-01) since Jan 3, 2021. Congress.gov

In their words: “Trump Conservative. The Fighter Alabama Needs in the U.S. Senate.” campaign site

What they say they'll do

  • The Economy
  • Border Security and Immigration
  • Second Amendment
  • Small Business
  • Veterans
From their campaign site · positions on 4 topics

What they've done

Sponsored 28 bills this Congress (1 became law); missed 2.8% of 674 roll-call votes. Full record
Committees: House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on the Judiciary

Who funds them

Raised $4,635,926 · Spent $4,293,858 · Cash on hand $467,199
2026 cycle totals as of Oct 14, 2026
  • Individual donors: $2,857,770 (62%)
  • PACs and other committees: $1,089,098 (23%)
  • Party committees: $0 (0%)
  • Candidate's own money (contributions and loans): $50,000 (1%)
  • Transfers from joint fundraising committees: $631,703 (14%)
FEC filings for S6AL00476

In short

U.S. Representative (AL-01) since 2021; sponsored 28 bills this Congress, 1 became law; missed 2.8% of roll-call votes; raised $4,635,926 through Oct 14, 2026 (62% from individual donors); campaign site states positions on 4 of our 16 topics.

WinRed page belongs to "Barry Moore for U.S. Senate", checked against FEC records.

Democrat

Everett Wess

Who they are

Residence on the official nominee list: Birmingham, Alabama. No further background found in a public source. source

In their words: “Everett W. Wess for U.S. Senate: Championing affordable healthcare, economic opportunity, and protecting your rights in Alabama.” campaign site

What they say they'll do

No priorities found on a campaign site yet.

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

Raised $128,570 · Spent $118,027 · Cash on hand $10,543
2026 cycle totals as of Oct 14, 2026
  • Individual donors: $57,927 (45%)
  • PACs and other committees: $0 (0%)
  • Party committees: $0 (0%)
  • Candidate's own money (contributions and loans): $70,643 (55%)
  • Transfers from joint fundraising committees: $0 (0%)
FEC filings for S6AL00518

In short

Residence on the official nominee list: Birmingham, Alabama. No further background found in a public source; raised $128,570 through Oct 14, 2026 (45% from individual donors); no issue positions found on a campaign site yet.

ActBlue page belongs to "Everett Wess", checked against FEC records.

Where they stand, issue by issue

Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.

Topic
Barry Moore R
Everett Wess D
Cost of living & jobs
The EconomyPresident Trump is building an economy that puts working families first beginning with cutting taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. For decades, Washington politicians rigged the game to benefit the elites. source
No public position found
Immigration & the border
Border Security and ImmigrationBarry believes there should be zero tolerance for illegal immigration. The invasion across our southern border under Joe Biden put incredible pressure on our police, hospitals, and schools. Under President Trump, our borders have finally become secure. source
No public position found
Guns
Second AmendmentBarry believes in the right to keep and bear arms – period. The Second Amendment guarantees our liberty, allows us to defend our families, and deters violent criminals. The Second Amendment is an individual right for law-abiding citizens, as the Supreme Court confirmed in DC v. Heller. source
No public position found
Veterans
VeteransHonoring the sacrifice of our veterans is a sacred obligation that Barry takes seriously. source
No public position found

No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.

About this race

No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated solidly Republican. 6-year term. Each state has two.

Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.

Who holds this seat now