Trump notches another endorsement win as Barry Moore captures Alabama GOP Senate nomination in runoff
Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore wins the Alabama Republican Senate runoff, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson to capture the GOP nomination.
TL;DR
- Rep. Barry Moore, endorsed by President Trump, won the Republican Senate runoff in Alabama.
- Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL sniper.
- The victory is seen as a win for Trump's influence in Republican politics.
- Moore will be the frontrunner in the general election to succeed Senator Tommy Tuberville.
- Moore is a member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus.