Alabama general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for U.S. Senate (Alabama) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for U.S. Senate (Alabama) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for every voter in Alabama.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Barry MooreRepublican | Everett WessDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Income taxes | Cut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporationsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Safety net programs | Keep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsVoted · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Healthcare | Private insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditionsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestOfficial action · low | No public position |
| Guns | Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightSaid · medium | No public position |
| Immigration | Deport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possibleSaid · medium | No public position |
| Judges | Applies the law as originally written, even when the outcome seems unfairSaid · medium | No public position |
| Politicians trading stocks | No, ban it for members and their spousesVoted · medium | No public position |
| Term limits | Yes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate termsOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Death penalty | Expand it and use it more often, including for crimes like child rapeOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Qualified immunity | Yes, and strengthen it by writing it into law and covering officers' legal costsOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Mandatory minimums | Add or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingVoted · medium | No public position |
| Student loans | Cap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgivenessVoted · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Birthright citizenship | No, end it for children of parents here illegally or temporarilyOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| E-Verify mandate | Require it for all employersOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Transgender athletes | No, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwideSaid · high | No public position |
| DEI programs | Ban them and cut federal funds to schools and contractors that keep themOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Aid to Israel | Keep full aid without new conditionsSaid · medium | No public position |
| Aid to Ukraine | Stop sending aid and stay out of itOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| China policy | Get tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesSaid · medium | No public position |
Barry Moore
RepublicanU.S. Representative, Alabama District 1
Barry Moore is a Republican U.S. representative from Coffee County who has served in Congress since 2021, first for Alabama District 2 and since 2025 for District 1, after serving in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018252. He owns a waste removal and demolition company, served in the Alabama National Guard, and holds an agricultural science degree from Auburn University252. He won the Republican Senate nomination in a June 16, 2026 runoff3.
Where they stand 30 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidehigh
Said · high confidence- Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
- Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
- His campaign site says men have no business in women's sports and that in the Senate he will work to strip federal funding from anyone who allows it. (2026) source
ImmigrationDeport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possiblemedium
Said · medium confidence- Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tightened asylum rules and required E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
- Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security through 2029. (2026-06-09) source
- His Senate campaign site says there should be zero tolerance for illegal immigration and calls for deporting all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous. (2026) source
- Introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, which would end the diversity visa lottery, limit family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children, and move to a points-based system. (2026-04-30) source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Said · medium confidence- Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
- His campaign site says he believes in the right to keep and bear arms, period, and that any attempt by the federal government to confiscate guns is unconstitutional and must be resisted. (2026) source
- Original cosponsor of the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, which would let people with a concealed carry permit or right in their home state carry in every state. (2025) source
Birthright citizenshipNo, end it for children of parents here illegally or temporarilymedium
Official action · medium confidence- Cosponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, which would limit automatic citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a noncitizen serving in the military. (2026-04-27) source
Term limitsYes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate termsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Cosponsored a constitutional amendment (H.J.Res. 12) that would limit House members to three terms and senators to two terms. (2025-01-13) source
E-Verify mandateRequire it for all employersmedium
Death penaltyExpand it and use it more often, including for crimes like child rapemedium
Official action · medium confidence- Original cosponsor of the Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025, which would allow a death sentence for fentanyl distribution that results in death. (2025-06-05) source
Qualified immunityYes, and strengthen it by writing it into law and covering officers' legal costsmedium
Official action · medium confidenceAid to UkraineStop sending aid and stay out of itmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
- Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
- Original cosponsor of the Ukraine Fatigue Resolution, which said the United States must end its military and financial aid to Ukraine and urged a peace agreement. (2023-02-09) source
Aid to IsraelKeep full aid without new conditionsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of weapons to Israel that the administration had paused. (2024-05-16) source
- He urged the Biden administration to reverse its decision to withhold precision-guided weapons from Israel, calling the decision reprehensible. (2024-05-16) source
- Cosponsored the Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act. (2024-06-03) source
DEI programsBan them and cut federal funds to schools and contractors that keep themmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Original cosponsor of the Dismantle DEI Act of 2025, which would close federal DEI offices, end federal DEI training, and add anti-DEI terms to federal contracts and grants. (2025-02-04) source
JudgesApplies the law as originally written, even when the outcome seems unfairmedium
Said · medium confidence- He said the role of the judiciary is not to legislate from the bench but to interpret the law as it is written. (2025-04-10) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesmedium
Said · medium confidence- He backed a bill to prohibit foreign adversaries from buying U.S. farmland, saying it is past time to stop the Chinese Communist Party from buying up American farmland. (2024-09-11) source
Safety net programsKeep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsmedium
Voted · medium confidenceIncome taxesCut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporationsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
- Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent, including the 37% top rate, and extended business tax breaks. (2025-07-03) source
Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
- Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
Student loansCap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgivenessmedium
Voted · medium confidenceHealthcarePrivate insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditionsmedium
Voted · medium confidencePoliticians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying individual stocks; the House-passed bill also requires photo ID to vote in federal elections. (2026-07-22) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Official action · low confidence- Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2021-09-24) source
- Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2022-07-15) source
- Original cosponsor of the Life at Conception Act, which would protect life from fertilization and lists no exceptions. (2025-01-24) source
- Cosponsored the Life at Conception Act in the previous Congress. (2023-09-21) source
- Introducing a bill on abortion drug labels, he said abortion drugs end the life of a child. (2025-12-01) source
Supreme Court reformNo single answer fitsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Original cosponsor of a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to have nine justices. (2025-01-22) source
National debtNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- He called the national debt one of the greatest threats to the country's future and pledged to fight for fiscal responsibility. (2024-07-29) source
Business regulationNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says he is working to cut useless regulations and shrink government, and that all government has to do is get out of the way. (2026) source
RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistricting commissions. (2021-03-03) source
Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the For the People Act, which created public matching funds for campaigns and stricter donor disclosure. (2021-03-03) source
Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
Paid leaveNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
Drug pricesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month. (2022-03-31) source
MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear past convictions. (2022-04-01) source
Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
No public position found on: Social Security, Minimum wage, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Electoral College, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Religion in schools.
Everett Wess
DemocratAttorney, managing partner of The Wess Law Firm
Everett Wess is a Birmingham attorney who has been managing partner of The Wess Law Firm since 2001 and says he has served eight years as a Midfield municipal court judge, after earlier work as a city prosecutor, public defender and IT analyst on NASA and Army contracts12. He is state president of the Alabama New South Coalition1. He won the Democratic nomination in a June 16, 2026 runoff3.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Trade and tariffsNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- He said he agrees with a bill by U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures to undo a presidential proclamation lowering tariffs on imported lean beef and to bar reductions in beef tariffs. (2026-09-09) source
- He cited Alabama farmers' concerns about earlier tariff policies on cotton, peanuts and soybeans and said Congress, not the president alone, has the constitutional role in setting tariffs. (2026-09-09) source
Safety net programsNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- He criticized his opponent for voting for the 2025 budget law, saying its Medicaid cuts will put more financial pressure on rural hospitals and patients. (2026-09-15) source
Social SecurityNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- He lists protecting Social Security and Medicare among the things he will fight for as senator. (2026-06-10) source
Drug pricesNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His rural health plan pledges to make prescription drugs and healthcare more affordable. (2026-09-15) source
Student loansNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- He said he wants to make sure federal funding for Pell grants and student loans stays in place. (2026-05-15) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.