Alabama Republicans Vote in 3-Way Senate Primary as Trump’s Endorsement Faces a New Test
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Updated · The New York Times · May 19
Alabama Republicans Vote in 3-Way Senate Primary as Trump’s Endorsement Faces a New Test
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 19
Alabama Republicans voted Tuesday in a three-candidate primary to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is leaving the seat to run for governor.
Barry Moore entered with Donald Trump’s endorsement and a well-funded campaign, but Alabama Republican pollster Michael Lowry called the race a tossup with no clear front-runner.
Steve Marshall, the state attorney general, and Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, are also competing in a contest whose winner is likely to be the general-election favorite in deep-red Alabama.
No candidate can avoid a runoff unless they win more than 50% of the vote, setting up a possible two-person rematch next month.
The primary is also the latest measure of Trump’s sway in Republican contests, days after Louisiana voters rejected Senator Bill Cassidy despite the president’s push.
When a presidential endorsement isn't enough, what issues will decide Alabama's tightly contested Senate primary?
With a runoff likely in Alabama's Senate race, what factors will determine the ultimate winner next month?