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Barry Moore (Alabama)
2025 - Present
2027
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Barry Moore (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Alabama's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Moore (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Moore also ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.
Moore was a candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Moore lost the primary on June 5, 2018.
Moore was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Alabama.
Biography
Moore served as a member of the Army ROTC program and in the National Guard. He earned a B.S. from Auburn University.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Barry Moore defeated Phyllis Harvey-Hall and John Page in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barry Moore (R) | 65.2 | 197,996 |
 | Phyllis Harvey-Hall (D) | 34.7 | 105,286 | |
 | John Page (L) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 303,569 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Barry Moore defeated Jeff Coleman in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Moore | 60.4 | 52,248 |
 | Jeff Coleman | 39.6 | 34,185 | |
| Total votes: 86,433 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Phyllis Harvey-Hall defeated Nathan Mathis in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phyllis Harvey-Hall | 59.2 | 27,399 |
 | Nathan Mathis | 40.8 | 18,898 | |
| Total votes: 46,297 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Coleman | 38.1 | 39,804 |
| ✔ | | Barry Moore | 20.5 | 21,392 |
 | Jessica Taylor | 19.9 | 20,789 | |
 | Troy King | 14.5 | 15,171 | |
 | Terri Hasdorff | 5.0 | 5,216 | |
| Thomas W. Brown Jr. | 1.3 | 1,395 | ||
 | Robert Rogers | 0.8 | 826 | |
| Total votes: 104,593 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Will Dismukes (R)
Candidate profile
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
Alabama House of Representatives (2010-2018)
Biography: Moore received an associate degree from Enterprise State Junior College and a bachelor's degree from Auburn University. He served in the United States Army and in the Alabama National Guard and Reserves. As of the 2020 election, he was CEO of Barry Moore Industries, which he founded in 1998.
Show sources
Sources: Barry Moore's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed February 23, 2020, YouTube, "Barry Moore - Republican For Congress," accessed February 23, 2020, Troy Messenger, "TO THE RACES: Candidates for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District share platforms," January 22, 2020; Vote Smart, "Barry Moore's Biography," accessed February 13, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Alabama District 2 in 2020.
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Incumbent Martha Roby defeated Tabitha Isner in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martha Roby (R) | 61.4 | 138,879 |
 | Tabitha Isner (D) | 38.4 | 86,931 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 420 | ||
| Total votes: 226,230 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Incumbent Martha Roby defeated Bobby Bright in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on July 17, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martha Roby | 68.0 | 48,277 |
 | Bobby Bright | 32.0 | 22,767 | |
| Total votes: 71,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Tabitha Isner defeated Audri Scott Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tabitha Isner | 60.4 | 20,351 |
 | Audri Scott Williams | 39.6 | 13,315 | |
| Total votes: 33,666 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Incumbent Martha Roby and Bobby Bright advanced to a runoff. They defeated Barry Moore, Rich Hobson, and Tommy Amason in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martha Roby | 39.0 | 36,708 |
| ✔ | | Bobby Bright | 28.1 | 26,481 |
| Barry Moore | 19.3 | 18,177 | |
 | Rich Hobson | 7.5 | 7,052 | |
 | Tommy Amason | 6.1 | 5,763 | |
| Total votes: 94,181 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Barry Moore defeated Joshua Pipkin in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Barry Moore Incumbent |
55.5% | 3,905 |
| Joshua Pipkin | 44.5% | 3,136 |
| Total Votes | 7,041 | |
2010
Moore defeated incumbent Democrat Terry Spicer in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 91 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barry Moore (R)
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9,754 | |||
| Terry Spicer (D) | 5,383 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Barry Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Moore's campaign website stated the following:
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During his tenure in the legislature, Barry distinguished himself as one of Alabama’s most ardent conservatives. Numerous organizations have recognized him as the state’s most conservative legislator. ✔ Protect the Right to Life ✔ Fight for Religious Freedom ✔ Reduce Government & Cut Taxes ✔ Stand up for Veterans & Law Enforcement ✔ Build the Wall! ✔ End Common Core ✔ Repeal Obama Care ✔ Strengthen the Military ✔ Staunch 2nd Amendment Supporter ✔ Protecting American Jobs & the American Worker ✔ Work with Trump & Keep America Great! Barry believes the Second Amendment should remain unchanged and uninhibited. “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” is pretty clear. Barry does NOT support red flag laws in any form; does NOT support restrictions on AR-type weapons; and does NOT support restrictions on high capacity magazines. Barry SUPPORTS both concealed carry and constitutional carry, and he would support legislation to require all states to recognize concealed carry permits from other states. “We can not sacrifice freedom for safety, if we do, we will have neither. The Second Amendment gives the power to the people to protect against tyranny. That’s why we have it.” – Barry Moore[7] |
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| —Barry Moore's campaign website (2020)[8] | ||
2018
Moore's website highlighted the campaign themes below.
Making America Great Again
For years Barack Obama weakened our military and our position in the world. Now, Donald Trump is committed to growing our military, making sure we are the best armed force in the world, and projecting strength around the globe. Barry Moore, a proud veteran, is committed to standing with our president to fight for our military, for American strength, and for our soldiers.
If we want to preserve the status of Maxwell-Gunter and Ft. Rucker as among the nation’s most preeminent bases, Barry Moore is our choice for Congress.
Education and Common Core
No one knows the needs of our children better than their parents. No one knows what is needed in our classrooms better than our teachers. No one knows what is best for our schools better than our state and local school boards. It’s time the federal government stop intruding on our education system. As the leading opponent of Common Core at the Alabama State House, Barry Moore is the only candidate who will return control of education back to Alabamians.
Protecting the Unborn
There is no greater right than the Right to Life and no greater atrocity than the destruction of innocent human life. Barry Moore will be our nation’s foremost advocate for the unborn, and he will fight tooth and nail to make certain that your tax dollars are NEVER AGAIN used to fund abortions.
Standing up for our Faith and Pastors
The radical Left relentlessly mocks our faith and seeks to silence our pastors. It’s time we had an advocate in Congress who will protect and promote religious freedom. A devout Christian, Barry Moore will be a proud leader for our faith and our values in Congress.
Protecting our Right to Bear Arms
The Constitution is abundantly clear: the government cannot take away our absolute Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Barry Moore will keep the federal government away from our guns.
Protecting our Farmers
The farmers in District 2 help feed the world. As our congressman, Barry will be their voice, work to give them the support they need, and listen to them not special interests.
Caring for our Veterans
No one deserves more from us than those who were willing to sacrifice themselves for our freedom. THERE CAN BE NO MORE EXCUSES! It’s time to fix the VA and give our veterans they care they deserve. Barry Moore has fought for our veterans in Montgomery, and he will do the same in Washington.
Cutting Taxes and Spending
Our nation has a debt crisis, and we have a tax crisis. The federal government can no longer stick its hands further and further into our pockets to compensate for the lack of self-control of our political leaders. Barry Moore has the conviction needed to cut spending, solve our debt crisis, and make certain that you keep more of what you earn.
Draining the Swamp
Washington, DC is a mess. Lobbyists run our nation’s capital, and the political ruling class has long forgotten how to be public servants. Barry Moore will work with President Trump to ‘Drain the Swamp,’ reform our government, and return power and influence back to ‘We The People.’
Making America Safe Again
President Trump needs allies in Congress who understand the importance of building the wall, protecting American jobs, and keeping terrorists out. In Congress, Barry Moore will be an unrelenting advocate for law enforcement, and he will work tirelessly to stop illegal immigration from destroying our country.
Fighting Fake News and Supporting Trump
The liberal media hates our values, and they loathe Donald Trump. Now is not the time for quivering politicians. We need bold leaders who will speak out against the lies of the mainstream media and defend our president. Barry Moore was the first elected official in Alabama to endorse Donald Trump, and he is proud to continue to be among his strongest supporters.
Making America Prosperous Again
We have a hard working and robust workforce here in District 2, and there is no reason we should not have a thriving jobs market to match. A successful small business owner, Barry Moore knows how to create an economic climate that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunity. He will slash the red tape, cut taxes, and be an aggressive pro-jobs recruiter for our district.[9]
2010
Moore's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[10]
- Honest and Integrity in State Government
- Excerpt: "Barry will work to restore honesty and integrity to state government."
- Creating Jobs and Cutting Taxes
- Excerpt: "As a small business owner, Barry knows what it takes to create jobs. He knows that we need to cut taxes for working families and keep government out of the way in order to grow the economy. "
- Education
- Excerpt: "He wants to put the focus back on education, and he believes there are workable solutions available that will enhance our children’s learning achievements and test scores without creating a hardship for taxpayers."
- Farmers
- Excerpt: "Farmers are businessmen and deserve tax breaks as well to promote growth and encourage investment in critical resources necessary to sustain farms. Barry will support our local and statewide farmers and help bring their needs into focus in Montgomery."
- Military
- Excerpt: "Anyone new to Coffee County soon discovers the importance of Ft. Rucker to not just our national security but also our economy. We have a long tradition of supporting our military in this area, and it must continue."
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Small Business |
| • Education Policy |
| • Military and Veterans' Affairs, Chair |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
Moore served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Small Business |
| • Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| • Military and Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign donors
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2018
2014
Moore won re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Moore raised a total of $428,084.
| Alabama House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barry Moore (Alabama)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Medical Association Of The State Of Alabama | $75,500 | |||
| Alabama 2014 | $66,309 | |||
| Storm Pac | $40,000 | |||
| Alabama Trucking Association | $32,500 | |||
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $26,550 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $428,084 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
In 2010, Moore raised $320,544 in contributions.[11]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Republican Party | $123,537 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $46,000 |
| Friends Of Mike Hubbard | $28,000 |
| Republican Women Of Coffee County PAC | $20,000 |
Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Barry Moore (Alabama) endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[12]
2010
Moore was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express[13]
2016 Republican National Convention
- See also: Republican National Convention, 2016
Moore was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Alabama. He was bound by state party rules to support Donald Trump at the convention.
Delegate rules
At-large and congressional district delegates from Alabama to the 2016 Republican National Convention were elected directly by voters in the state primary election. 2016 Alabama GOP bylaws required delegates to vote at the convention for the candidate to whom they pledged an oath on their qualifying form for all ballots—unless that candidate released them to vote for another candidate or two-thirds of the delegates pledged to a particular candidate voted to release themselves.
Alabama primary results
- See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2016
| Alabama Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Delegates | |
|
Donald Trump |
43.4% | 373,721 | 36 | |
| Ted Cruz | 21.1% | 181,479 | 13 | |
| Marco Rubio | 18.7% | 160,606 | 1 | |
| Ben Carson | 10.2% | 88,094 | 0 | |
| John Kasich | 4.4% | 38,119 | 0 | |
| Jeb Bush | 0.5% | 3,974 | 0 | |
| Chris Christie | 0.1% | 858 | 0 | |
| Carly Fiorina | 0.1% | 544 | 0 | |
| Lindsey Graham | 0% | 253 | 0 | |
| Mike Huckabee | 0.3% | 2,539 | 0 | |
| Rand Paul | 0.2% | 1,895 | 0 | |
| Rick Santorum | 0.1% | 617 | 0 | |
| Other | 0.9% | 7,953 | 0 | |
| Totals | 860,652 | 50 | ||
| Source: AlabamaVotes.gov | ||||
Delegate allocation
Alabama had 50 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 21 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's seven congressional districts). Alabama's district-level delegates were allocated on a proportional basis; a candidate had to win at least 20 percent of the vote in a congressional district in order to have received any of that district's delegates. The highest vote-getter in a district was allocated two of the district's three delegates; the second highest vote-getter received the remaining delegate. If only one candidate met the 20 percent threshold in a district, he or she won all of the district's delegates. If no candidate won at least 20 percent of the vote, then the 20 percent threshold was discarded. If a candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote in a district, he or she received all three of that district's delegates.[14][15]
Of the remaining 29 delegates, 26 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated on a proportional basis; a candidate must have won 20 percent of the statewide vote in order to have received a share of the state's at-large delegates. If a candidate won more than 50 percent of the statewide vote, he or she was allocated all of Alabama's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[14][15]
Noteworthy events
Arrest, trial, acquittal (2014)
Moore was arrested on April 24, 2014, following a corruption probe by the Alabama Attorney General's office. He was arrested and charged with two counts of felony perjury and two counts of providing false statements to a Lee County Special Grand Jury. He issued the following statement: "Rep. Moore strenuously denies that he is guilty of any wrongdoing, or that he has perjured himself in any way, and he looks forward to being afforded a day in court to defend himself against these baseless charges." If convicted, Moore would have automatically been removed from his seat. He could have faced up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine for each of the four counts.[16]
On October 30, a jury found Moore not guilty of all charges.[17]
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from August 15 to September 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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See also
2020 Elections
- Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
- Alabama House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
- Republican National Convention, 2016
- 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules
- RNC delegate guidelines from Alabama, 2016
- Republican delegate rules by state, 2016
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Barry Moore 2018 campaign website, "Meet Barry," accessed March 13, 2018
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Barry Moore's 2020 campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed June 30, 2020
- ↑ Barry Moore 2018 campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 22, 2018
- ↑ Barry Moore 2010 campaign website, "Issues," archived May 21, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Newt 2012 Announces Alabama Leadership Team," March 12, 2012 (timed out)
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016
- ↑ blog.al.com, "Rep. Barry Moore arrested for felony perjury in Lee County in Alabama State House corruption case (updated)," April 24, 2014
- ↑ Al.com, "State Rep. Barry Moore found not guilty in perjury trial," October 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Terry Spicer |
Alabama House District 91 2010–2018 |
Succeeded by Rhett Marques (R) |
