Alabama Senate Race: Moore Takes Lead as Primary Approaches ​

By Christopher M Peeks March 09, 2026

​Congressman Barry Moore has emerged as the front-runner in the race to become Alabama’s next junior Senator. What many once perceived as Attorney General Steve Marshall’s race to lose is now, without question, Moore’s.

​If recent polling data from Yellowhammer News is accurate, the state's longest-serving top prosecutor has lost a staggering 20% of his support, falling to 16%. He now trails Moore, who sits at 22%, and is in danger of slipping into third place behind former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, who holds 12%.

​Moore continues to rack up major endorsements from organizations and elected officials following the backing of President Trump. While Marshall maintains support from several entities, he has struggled to match the momentum of his opponent.

​Marshall Endorsements (2026 Senate Primary)

• ​Industry & Business Associations: Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA / FarmPAC), Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama, Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC)

  
  

• ​Law Enforcement: Over 50 sheriffs and district attorneys, including Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood, Tuscaloosa Sheriff Rob Abernathy, and Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton.

  
  

• ​Coalitions & Grassroots: Farmers for Marshall (leaders from 55 counties), County Chairmen for Marshall (47 counties).

  
  
  
  

​Moore Endorsements

• ​Federal Leaders: President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. Senators Steve Daines (Montanna), Bernie Moreno (Ohio), Ted Budd (North Carolina), Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming), Senator Tom Cotton (Arkansas)

  
  

• Ag Chairman Glenn Thompson (Pennsylvania) 

• ​U.S. Representativese. Rep. Mark Meadows (PresidentTrump’sfirstChiefofStaff). Rep. Jim Jordan, RepTim Burchett (Tennessee); Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas); Rep. Andrew Clyde (Georgia); Rep. Mary Miller (Illinois); Rep. Scott Perry (Pennsylvania); Rep. Andy Biggs (Arizona); Rep. Mark Harris (North Carolina); Rep. Josh Brecheen (Oklahoma); Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas); Rep. Clay Higgins (Louisianna); Rep. Keith Self (Texas); Rep. Warren Davidson (Ohio)

  
  
  
  

• ​Notable Individuals: Navy Captain Murphy (former Senate candidate) Gary Fuller (former Opelika mayor)

• ​Industry & Business Associations: Alabama Grocers Association (AGA)

  
  

• ​Advocacy Groups & PACs:  Turning Point USA, Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF)

​In other bad news for the Marshall camp, severe weather forced the cancellation of a rally intended to energize his campaign.

​Can Marshall turn this around? While the race is far from over, Moore has clearly gained the upper hand. Although Moore has outpaced him in fundraising during the last two cycles, both candidates retain roughly equal cash on hand. According to the latest poll, 47% of voters remain undecided with the May 19 primary approaching. Regardless, Barry Moore is currently viewed as the favorite to become Alabama's next Senator.

Christopher M Peeks

Reporter and Columnist

Alabama Political Contributor

​President Trump

• Vice President JD Vance 

• Turning Point USA

• Rep. Mark Meadows (President Trump’s first Chief of Staff)

• Senate Conservatives Fund

• Senator Steve Daines (Montanna), Bernie Moreno (Ohio), Ted Budd (North Carolina), Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming), Senator Tom Cotton (Arkansas)

• Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio)

• Ag Chairman Glenn Thompson (Pennsylvania) 

• Rep. Tim Burchett (Tennessee); Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas); Rep. Andrew Clyde (Georgia); Rep. Mary Miller (Illinois); Rep. Scott Perry (Pennsylvania); Rep. Andy Biggs (Arizona); Rep. Mark Harris (North Carolina); Rep. Josh Brecheen (Oklahoma); Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas); Rep. Clay Higgins (Louisianna); Rep. Keith Self (Texas); Rep. Warren Davidson (Ohio)

• Alabama Grocers Association

• Navy Captain Morgan Murphy (former Senate candidate)

• Gary Fuller (former Mayor of Opelika