Everett Wess wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama
The Associated Press projected Wess ahead by a 55-45 margin with more than 70% of votes counted, setting up a general election matchup with Barry Moore.
- On Tuesday, Former Judge Everett Wess won the Democratic Senate nomination in Alabama, defeating small business owner Dakarai Larriett in the runoff election.
- After neither topped 50% of the vote in last month's primary, Wess and Larriett advanced to the runoff where Wess led by a 55-45 margin with more than 70 percent of the vote counted.
- The Associated Press reported Wess is a civil rights advocate and Managing Partner of The Wess Law Firm, while Larriett, an entrepreneur, prioritized healthcare reform and education improvements.
- Wess will face Republican Barry Moore in the general election, who defeated former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson on Tuesday with President Donald Trump's backing.
- Alabama remains solidly red, positioning Wess as the underdog; it has been over three decades since a Democrat won a Senate election here, excluding Democratic Sen. Doug Jones' 2017 special election victory.
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Former Judge Everett Wess has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, marking a significant moment in a state known for its strong Republican leanings. Wess triumphed over small business owner Dakarai Larriett in the Democratic runoff, as reported by the Associated Press. This victory comes after a primary where both candidates finished first and second, forcing them into a runoff since neither garnered over 50% of the …
Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb – Democratic Accent
Former Judge Everett Wess has won the Democratic Senate nomination in solidly red Alabama, in the race to succeed Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor this year. Wess defeated small business owner Dakarai Larriett in the Democratic Senate runoff, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday night. Wess and Larriett finished first and second in last month’s primary, in the four-candidate field. But since no one topped 50% of …
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