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Trump Endorsement Makes Barry Moore Favorite in Alabama Senate Race
The Wiregrass congressman is now the prohibitive favorite for the open Senate seat after securing Trump's backing and the Club for Growth's support.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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President Donald Trump's endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore, coupled with the expected endorsement of Moore by the powerful and well-funded Club for Growth, has made the Wiregrass congressman the prohibitive favorite in the race for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat. Moore, a staunch Trump ally, was an early supporter of the former president and has maintained a consistently conservative voting record during his time in the House.
Why it matters
Trump's endorsement and the Club for Growth's backing give Moore a significant financial and political advantage in the race, making him the clear frontrunner. This could have major implications for the ideological makeup of the Senate, as Moore is expected to closely align with the former president's conservative agenda if elected.
The details
Moore, who previously served in the Alabama state legislature and was first elected to Congress in 2020, defeated a well-funded Dothan businessman in that race. He then fended off a challenge from fellow Republican Jerry Carl in 2023 after a federal court redrew Alabama's congressional map. The Club for Growth, a powerful conservative group funded by wealthy donors, played a key role in Moore's victory over Carl.
- Moore was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2010 and served there until 2018.
- He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020 and won reelection in 2022.
- The federal court redrew Alabama's congressional map in 2023, pitting Moore against fellow Republican Jerry Carl.
The players
Barry Moore
A Republican congressman from Alabama's 2nd district who is now the frontrunner for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who has endorsed Moore's Senate campaign.
Club for Growth
A powerful conservative group funded by wealthy donors that has also endorsed Moore and is expected to provide significant financial support to his campaign.
Jeff Sessions
The former U.S. senator from Alabama whose seat Moore is seeking to fill.
Katie Britt
Alabama's senior U.S. senator, who is from the same hometown as Moore.
What they’re saying
“Moore, as a state legislator, was one of the first public officials to endorse newly minted presidential candidate Donald Trump. Moore, along with Sen. Jeff Sessions, spoke on behalf of Trump at a campaign rally in Mobile in August of 2015.”
— Steve Flowers, Political Columnist (alreporter.com)
What’s next
The Republican primary election in Alabama is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
The takeaway
With the backing of both former President Trump and the deep-pocketed Club for Growth, Barry Moore is now the clear favorite to win the Republican nomination for Alabama's open Senate seat. This could solidify the state's conservative credentials in the upper chamber of Congress.
