United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
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| Filing deadline: January 23, 2026 |
| Primary: May 19, 2026 Primary runoff: June 16, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Alabama |
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Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on May 19, 2026. Jared Hudson (R), Steve Marshall (R), and Barry Moore (R) lead in polling and media attention. Incumbent Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is running for governor of Alabama rather than for another term in the U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Moore on Jan. 17, 2026.[1] Alabama Daily News' Alex Angle wrote: "While practically every Republican candidate covets Trump's endorsement, especially in Alabama, Trump's record of endorsements in the state's Senate contest is mixed."[2] Trump's preferred candidate in 2017 — Luther Strange (R) — lost the Republican primary, and his preferred candidate in 2020 — Tuberville — won the Republican primary. In 2022, Trump withdrew his endorsement of Mo Brooks (R) and endorsed Katie Britt (R), who won the Republican primary.
Hudson is the CEO of two organizations — the Covenant Rescue Group and The Shooting Institute.[3] He is also a reserve deputy with the Blount County Sheriff's Office and served in the U.S. Navy.[3] In 2022, Hudson ran for sheriff of Jefferson County. He lost to incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway (D) 52 % to 48% in the general election.
Hudson said, "I'm running for the U.S. Senate not to join the club, but to tear it down and put regular folks back in charge. The mission is clear: lower the cost of living, keep our communities safe, and put Alabama First in Washington."[4]
Marshall was appointed attorney general of Alabama in 2017 and served as the district attorney of Marshall County from 2001 to 2017. He previously worked as a private practice lawyer, a prosecutor, and a municipal attorney.[5] Marshall was also a legal analyst for the Alabama House of Representatives.[6]
Marshall said, "When we announced this campaign on May 27, we did so with a bold promise. It was based on the work that we've done as Attorney General, because I don't only just talk about those issues that matter to conservatives across Alabama, but we've been able to deliver tangible results to the people of this state, and it's that record which I am running on for the United States Senate."[7]
Moore was elected to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District in 2024. He previously represented Alabama's 2nd Congressional District from 2021 to 2025, and Alabama House of Representatives District 91 from 2010 to 2018. He also worked as the CEO of Barry Moore Industries and served in the Alabama National Guard.[8]
Moore said, "I was one of the first elected officials to endorse President Trump. I believe we need more allies in the Senate who will help move his agenda forward and put Americans first. I'm the only candidate in this race with both business and legislative experience. Day one, we can go to work for the people of Alabama."[9]
As of Feb. 10, 2026, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated the general election as Solid Republican. Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball rated it as Safe Republican.
Seth Burton (R), Morgan Murphy (R), Dale Shelton Deas Jr. (R), and Rodney Walker (R) are also running in the Republican primary.
In Alabama, a primary candidate must earn a majority of the vote to win. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff election is held between the top two vote-getters.
Seth Burton (R) and Rodney Walker (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
Thirty-three of the 100 U.S. Senate seats are up for election, and another two seats are up for special election. Democrats hold 13 of the seats up for election, and Republicans hold 22. As of January 2026, nine members of the U.S. Senate announced they are not running for re-election. To read more about the U.S. Senate elections taking place this year, click here.
This is one of nine open U.S. Senate races this year in which an incumbent is not running for re-election. Across the country, four Democrats and five Republicans are not running for re-election — more than any year since 2012. In 2024, eight incumbents — four Democrats, two Republicans, and two independents — did not seek re-election.
This page focuses on Alabama's United States Senate Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the state's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026
Recent updates
This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election, such as debates, polls, and noteworthy endorsements. Know of something we missed? Let us know.
- Jan. 20, 2026
- Jan. 7, 2026
- Oct. 16, 2025
Candidates and election results
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Seth Burton  | |
 | Jared Hudson | |
 | Steve Marshall | |
 | Barry Moore | |
| Morgan Murphy | ||
| Dale Shelton Deas Jr. | ||
 | Rodney Walker | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tommy Tuberville (R)
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Alabama
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "Two-time nuclear submarine commander and national security expert, Seth Burton is running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. A Huntsville native, Burton spent nearly three decades serving in the United States Navy, where he led sailors in high-stakes missions critical to America’s strategic deterrence and national security. Throughout his career, he emphasized discipline, accountability, and mission-focused leadership while mentoring and developing the next generation of warfighters. He recently transitioned into the private sector, supporting the delivery of advanced hypersonic capabilities and serving in leadership roles focused on solving complex challenges and producing results. Burton’s campaign is centered on restoring constitutional governance, holding Washington accountable, rebuilding American warfighting readiness, and defending individual freedoms. He supports protecting the Second Amendment, reducing federal bureaucracy, securing America’s energy abundance, and advancing economic policies that expand opportunity and improve affordability for working families. He believes elected leaders must be accountable to the people and that government should serve citizens—not the political class. He is running to bring principled statesmanship, real-world operational experience, and a mission-first mindset to Washington, with a focus on service, integrity, and results for Alabama families."
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Hudson received a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix and an M.B.A. from Liberty University. His professional experience included serving as the CEO of the Covenant Rescue Group and The Shooting Institute, and as a reserve deputy with the Blount County, Alabama Sheriff's Office. Hudson also served in the U.S. Navy.
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Attorney General of Alabama (Assumed office: 2017)
- District Attorney of Marshall County, Alabama (2001-2017)
Biography: Marshall received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and a J.D. from the University of Alabama. His professional experience included working as a private practice lawyer, a prosecutor, and a municipal attorney. Marshall also served as a legal analyst for the Alabama House of Representatives.
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives, Alabama District 1 (Assumed office: 2025)
- U.S. House of Representatives, Alabama District 2 (2021 - 2025)
- Alabama House of Representatives, District 91 (2010 - 2018)
Biography: Moore received a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. His professional experience included working as the CEO of Barry Moore Industries. Moore also served in the Alabama National Guard.
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I am a 56 year old Alabama Businessman and Cattle Farmer running as a republican for US Senate. I am not a career politician or trail lawyer. I want to take hard work and common sense to Washington DC and serve the people of Alabama. I am married to Stacie Walker. I have one son and two step-sons and 5 grandchildren. Sean and Jodi are foster parents. Stacie and I live in Lineville, AL on the cattle farm. My grandfathers, who were both WWII Veterans, taught me a valuable lesson you don’t hear much these days: that hard work will not kill you. I started my cattle farm from scratch in 1985 while still in high school. That farm today has grown to cover 3000 acres with 750 momma cows, 26 bulls and approx. 700 calves right now. I have had an Alabama State General Contractors License since 1996 where we have built both commercial and residential properties. We own Wedowee Quarry, Patriot Fueling Centers, Hatchett Creek Leasing, Inc and Patriot Fuels USA Inc. We have a wonderful team of hard working team members who work with us each day. Please consider voting for hard work and common sense in this election."
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Seth Burton (R)
I believe power should be centralized only when necessary for a functioning society—and otherwise kept as close to the individual as possible. I will fight to restore American sovereignty by empowering states, communities, and families over unelected federal bureaucracies, and by breaking Washington’s grip on power through real term limits and constitutional accountability.
MEGA Accountability
Washington has spent decades expanding government power while ignoring the people it serves. Year after year, it spends our children’s and grandchildren’s future without our permission. I will demand accountability from federal agencies, career politicians, and special interests by exposing corruption, ending wasteful spending, and balancing the budget to reduce the national debt. I support NO BUDGET, NO PAY—no Senator or Congressman should get paid if Congress fails to pass a balanced budget by September 30th—because government must work for the American people, not against them.
MEGA Energy & Affordability
Rodney Walker (R)
I will continue the fight that Tommy Tubberville and other Senators have started by stopping the purchase of our homeland to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. We must have a Senator that understands these issues and stands up for the people of Alabama. I want to loudly express to you right now that Alabama is #4 on the list of all States with the most farm land and timberland by foreign countries. China and other countries own 2,172,558 acres of agricultural land in Alabama. China owns most of the beautiful National Forest in Alabama. Please let that sink in. We must vote and elect and Senator that protects you from foreign hostile countries in our Homeland!
I will seek a position on the Senate Agriculture Committee where I can promote American farm and timber products to new foreign markets in order to provide a long term sustainable income for our farmers.
Seth Burton (R)
Keeping power close to the individual—states, communities, and families—and limiting federal overreach through structural reforms like term limits. 2. Government Accountability & Fiscal Discipline Balancing the budget except in declared national emergencies, cutting waste, reducing debt, and forcing Congress to act responsibly through policies like NO BUDGET, NO PAY. 3. Cost of Living / Working Family Economics
Restoring the American Dream so that a one-income household can once again provide a stable, thriving life—where both parents are not forced to work just to survive.
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Campaign advertisements
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Jared Hudson
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Steve Marshall
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Debates and forums
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Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
| Noteworthy endorsements | |||
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| Endorser | Jared Hudson | Steve Marshall | Barry Moore
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| Government officials | |||
| President Donald Trump (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) source | ✔ | ||
| U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R) source | ✔ | ||
| Organizations | |||
| Alabama Farmers Federation source | ✔ | ||
| Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama source | ✔ | ||
| Club For Growth PAC source | ✔ | ||
| Republicans for National Renewal source | ✔ | ||
| Other | |||
| Senate Conservatives Fund source | ✔ | ||
Polls
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Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[17] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[18] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.
Below we provide results for polls from a wide variety of sources, including media outlets, social media, campaigns, and aggregation websites, when available. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval. Know of something we're missing? Click here to let us know.
| Poll | Dates | Hudson | Marshall | Moore | Murphy | Walker | Undecided | Sample size | Margin of error | Sponsor |
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– | 8 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 500 LV | ± 4.4% | ||
– | 10 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 775 LV | ± 3.5% | ||
– | 8 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 600 LV | ± 4.0% | ||
– | 27 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 1,050 RV | ± 3.2% | ||
– | 7 | 37 | 16 | -- | 1 | 40 | 600 LV | ± 4.0% | ||
– | 9 | 35 | 12 | -- | -- | 44 | 600 LV | ± 4.0% | Steve Marshall (R) | |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||||||
Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[19]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[20][21][22]
| Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Alabama, 2026 | |||||||||
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| 2/17/2026 | 2/17/2026 | 2/10/2026 | 2/3/2026 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Campaign finance
Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Seth Burton | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jared Hudson | Republican Party | $853,414 | $425,483 | $427,931 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Steve Marshall | Republican Party | $1,152,701 | $590,728 | $561,974 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Barry Moore | Republican Party | $1,358,869 | $642,805 | $842,220 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Morgan Murphy | Republican Party | $736,828 | $206,766 | $530,062 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Dale Shelton Deas Jr. | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Rodney Walker | Republican Party | $616,432 | $607,891 | $8,541 | As of December 31, 2025 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," . This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[23][24]
If available, satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. FEC links include totals from monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports. OpenSecrets.org compiles data from those reports as well as 24- and 48-hour reports from the FEC.[25]
Details about satellite spending of significant amounts and/or reported by media are included below those links. The amounts listed may not represent the total satellite spending in the election. To notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.
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Alabama U.S. Senate election history
2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Alabama
Katie Britt defeated Will Boyd and John Sophocleus in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katie Britt (R) | 66.6 | 942,154 |
 | Will Boyd (D) | 30.9 | 436,746 | |
 | John Sophocleus (L) | 2.3 | 32,879 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 2,459 | ||
| Total votes: 1,414,238 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jarmal Jabbar Sanders (Independent)
- Richard Bowers (Independent)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama
Katie Britt defeated Mo Brooks in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Britt | 63.0 | 253,251 |
 | Mo Brooks | 37.0 | 148,636 | |
| Total votes: 401,887 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama
Will Boyd defeated Brandaun Dean and Lanny Jackson in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Boyd | 63.7 | 107,588 |
 | Brandaun Dean | 19.5 | 32,863 | |
 | Lanny Jackson | 16.8 | 28,402 | |
| Total votes: 168,853 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Victor Williams (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Britt | 44.8 | 289,425 |
| ✔ | | Mo Brooks | 29.2 | 188,539 |
 | Michael Durant | 23.3 | 150,817 | |
 | Jake Schafer | 1.1 | 7,371 | |
 | Karla DuPriest | 0.9 | 5,739 | |
| Lillie Boddie | 0.7 | 4,849 | ||
| Total votes: 646,740 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jessica Taylor (R)
- Mike Dunn (R)
- Lynda Blanchard (R)
2020
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Alabama
Tommy Tuberville defeated incumbent Doug Jones in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tommy Tuberville (R) | 60.1 | 1,392,076 |
 | Doug Jones (D) | 39.7 | 920,478 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 3,891 | ||
| Total votes: 2,316,445 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Parrish (Unaffiliated)
- Marcus Jejaun Williams (Independent Conservative Democratic Party)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama
Tommy Tuberville defeated Jeff Sessions in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tommy Tuberville | 60.7 | 334,675 |
 | Jeff Sessions | 39.3 | 216,452 | |
| Total votes: 551,127 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tommy Tuberville | 33.4 | 239,616 |
| ✔ | | Jeff Sessions | 31.6 | 227,088 |
 | Bradley Byrne | 24.9 | 178,627 | |
 | Roy Moore | 7.2 | 51,377 | |
 | Ruth Page Nelson | 1.0 | 7,200 | |
 | Arnold Mooney | 1.0 | 7,149 | |
 | Stanley Adair | 0.9 | 6,608 | |
| Total votes: 717,665 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2016
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Richard Shelby Incumbent |
64% | 1,335,104 | |
| Democratic | Ron Crumpton | 35.9% | 748,709 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 3,631 | |
| Total Votes | 2,087,444 | |||
| Source: Alabama Secretary of State | ||||
Primary election
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Richard Shelby Incumbent |
64.9% | 505,586 | ||
| Jonathan McConnell | 27.6% | 214,770 | ||
| John Martin | 3% | 23,558 | ||
| Marcus Bowman | 2.5% | 19,707 | ||
| Shadrack McGill | 2% | 15,230 | ||
| Total Votes | 778,851 | |||
| Source: Alabama Secretary of State |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Ron Crumpton |
56.1% | 153,897 | ||
| Charles Nana | 43.9% | 120,526 | ||
| Total Votes | 274,423 | |||
| Source: Alabama Secretary of State |
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Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Alabama in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Alabama, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Alabama | U.S. Senate | Ballot-qualified party | N/A | Fixed by party | 1/23/2026 | Source |
| Alabama | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 2% of the total number of votes cast in the state for U.S. Representative in the last general election | N/A | 5/19/2026 | Source |
2026 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This is a battleground election. Other 2026 battleground elections include:
- Nevada Attorney General election, 2026
- Nevada Secretary of State election, 2026
- North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026
See also
- United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026
- United States Senate Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States Senate Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States Senate elections, 2026
- U.S. Senate battlegrounds, 2026
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Truth Social, "@realDonaldTrump on January 17, 2026," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ Alabama Daily News, "Trump endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate," January 18, 2026
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LinkedIn, "Jared Hudson," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ 1819 News, "Jared Hudson qualifies to run for U.S. Senate," January 15, 2026
- ↑ State of Alabama, "About Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ State of Alabama, "About Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ 1819 News, "‘There’s no doubt we are the clear leader in this campaign’ — Steve Marshall qualifies for U.S. Senate race," January 13, 2026
- ↑ Barry Moore 2026 Cmapaign Website, "About," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ ABC 33/40, "Three Republicans Enter Race for Alabama’s Open U.S. Senate Seat," November 17, 2025
- ↑ 1819 News, "Poll: Marshall leading Moore, Hudson in 2026 Alabama Senate race," July 22, 2025
- ↑ Alabama Politics, "Trump Holds Commanding Lead in First Alabama Poll; Marshall Tops Early Senate Field," September 15, 2025
- ↑ Quantus Insights, "Alabama Republican Primary Survey," October 16, 2025
- ↑ The Alabama Poll, "labama Poll: McCarron Would Have Scrambled Field; Affordability Dominates GOP Primary Voters’ Concerns," January 7, 2026
- ↑ Yellowhamer News, "New polling shows U.S. Senate, Attorney General races wide open," January 20, 2026
- ↑ Gulf Coast Media, "U.S. Senate candidates speak at forum in Fairhope," January 13, 2026
- ↑ al.com, "Coastal forums raise U.S. Senate question: Who will be a ‘breakout’ candidate in Alabama?" January 11, 2026
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ Amee LaTour, Email correspondence with the Center for Responsive Politics, August 5, 2022
