Alabama Senate Contender Surges After Trump Endorsement

Rep. Barry Moore leads in new poll, but race remains wide open with nearly half of voters undecided.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Alabama, nearly two months after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. Moore overtook the polling lead from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, but the race remains wide open with nearly half of likely Republican primary voters undecided.

Why it matters

Trump's endorsement has proven to be a powerful factor in Republican primaries, and this race in Alabama could provide insight into the former president's continued influence within the party. The outcome of this Senate race could also impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

The details

In the latest survey from Remington Research Group, Moore led the seven-candidate field with 22% support among likely Republican primary voters, besting Marshall who had 16%. Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, came in third with 12%. However, nearly half of likely Republican primary voters, 47%, remain undecided.

  • The primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
  • Trump endorsed Moore on January 15, 2026.

The players

Rep. Barry Moore

A Republican congressman representing Alabama's Wiregrass region and parts of Mobile County. He was the first elected official to endorse Trump's presidential campaign in 2016.

Steve Marshall

The Alabama Attorney General, who was previously leading in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate.

Jared Hudson

A former Navy SEAL and former GOP candidate for Jefferson County sheriff who has been popular on the conservative podcast circuit.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, whose endorsement of Moore has helped boost the congressman's standing in the primary race.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville

The incumbent U.S. Senator from Alabama who is running for Alabama governor instead of re-election to the Senate.

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What they’re saying

“an America First Patriot who has been with me from the very beginning.”

— Donald Trump

What’s next

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The takeaway

Trump's endorsement continues to carry significant weight in Republican primaries, and this race in Alabama could provide further evidence of the former president's influence within the party. However, with nearly half of likely voters still undecided, the outcome of this Senate primary remains highly uncertain.