
Candidate for U.S. Senator
Barry Moore
Moore is a U.S. representative from Enterprise who has served in Congress since 2021, after eight years in the Alabama House of Representatives. He started an industrial waste-hauling business before entering politics. His campaign centers on his alignment with President Trump, immigration enforcement, tax cuts, and gun rights.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Alabama's 1st Congressional District
- Hometown
- Enterprise (Coffee County)
- Campaign website
- barrymooreforalabama.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says "the people of Alabama deserve a Trump conservative and a working man" who will defend their freedoms, and pledges to advance the "America First agenda" in the Senate.[1]
- Says he will work to secure the border, deport immigrants in the country illegally, cut taxes, and defend Christian values and constitutional liberties.[2]
- Asks voters to look at his record, describing himself as the most conservative member of Alabama's congressional delegation and an ally of the president.[3]
- Says he would work with the White House and other elected leaders to bring jobs to Alabama so children and grandchildren can live in or come back to the state.[3]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Alabama's 1st Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives · 2025–present[6],[12]
- U.S. Representative, Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives · 2021–2025[6],[12]
- State Representative, District 91; chaired the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives · 2010–2018[5],[6]
- Charged in 2014 with perjury and making false statements in a state grand jury investigation; Moore denied the allegations and a jury found him not guilty on all counts that October, Alabama state court · 2014[7],[8]
- Founder and co-owner, industrial waste hauling company and general contractor, Hopper-Moore Inc. (Enterprise) · 1998–present[5],[6],[12]
- Member, Alabama National Guard and Reserves (six years, per his official biography), Alabama National Guard · After high school[5]
Education
Where they stand
- ImmigrationCalls for "zero tolerance for illegal immigration"; supports deporting all immigrants in the country illegally, "starting with the most violent and dangerous," making English the official language, and prosecuting sanctuary-city officials who obstruct federal enforcement.[4]
- TaxesSupports the 2025 tax cuts passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including lower taxes for small business owners and no tax on tips and overtime, and says he is working to cut regulations and shrink government.[4],[2]
- GunsSays he believes in "the right to keep and bear arms – period" and opposes any federal gun confiscation.[4]
- Public SafetySays violent criminals should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, supports fully funding law enforcement, and wants authorities to prioritize prosecuting antifa and other violent groups.[4]
- AbortionSupported the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, calling it "a huge victory for the pro-life movement and the Constitution."[9]
- Foreign PolicyVoted against the April 2024 Ukraine aid bill, saying he opposed "another blank check to Ukraine" while the U.S. has $35 trillion in debt and border security needs.[10]
- VeteransSays he would fund the VA, protect the GI Bill, and keep the military well-equipped and out of "pointless foreign wars."[4]
- Women's SportsSays "Men have no business in women's sports – period." Supported the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 and says he would cut federal funding to those who allow it.[4]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new deductions, and changing Medicaid and food-aid programs. (U.S. House) | Yes[13] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with or arrested for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. (U.S. House) | Yes[14] | Jan 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 8404 – Respect for Marriage Act Requires federal and state recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages legally performed in any state. (U.S. House) | No[15] | Dec 8, 2022 |
| H.R. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Law with clean-energy tax credits, Medicare drug price negotiation, and a 15% corporate minimum tax. (U.S. House) | No[16] | Aug 12, 2022 |
| S. 2938 – Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Gun and mental health law expanding background checks for buyers under 21 and funding state crisis-intervention (red-flag) programs. (U.S. House) | No[17] | Jun 24, 2022 |
| H.R. 3684 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act About $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, transit, broadband, water and other infrastructure. (U.S. House) | No[18] | Nov 5, 2021 |
In their words
“the people of Alabama deserve a Trump conservative and a working man”
“It's time to fight and advance the America First agenda.”
“The greatest days of Alabama are ahead of us.”
Sources
- Rep. Barry Moore launches campaign for U.S. Senate, WTVY, August 12, 2025
- Barry Moore launches US Senate bid, vows to back Trump and fight D.C. 'swamp', Alabama Political Reporter, August 12, 2025
- Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costs, Associated Press (via WTOP), June 17, 2026
- Issues, Barry Moore for Alabama (campaign)
- About Barry, Office of Rep. Barry Moore (house.gov)
- Barry Moore (Alabama), Ballotpedia
- AL Rep. Barry Moore of Enterprise arrested on felony charges, WSFA 12 News, April 24, 2014
- Jury finds Alabama lawmaker not guilty of perjury, Alabama Public Radio, October 30, 2014
- Rep. Barry Moore statement on Supreme Court's opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson, Office of Rep. Barry Moore (house.gov), June 24, 2022
- Rep. Barry Moore rejects $61 billion Ukraine funding bill, Office of Rep. Barry Moore (house.gov), April 20, 2024
- Wess clinches Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate seat, more statewide results, BirminghamWatch, June 17, 2026
- Barry Moore (American politician), Wikipedia
- Roll Call 190 (2025): H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 23 (2025): S. 5, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House, January 22, 2025
- Roll Call 513 (2022): H.R. 8404, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House, December 8, 2022
- Roll Call 420 (2022): H.R. 5376, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House, August 12, 2022
- Roll Call 299 (2022): S. 2938, On Concurring in the Senate Amendments, Clerk of the U.S. House, June 24, 2022
- Roll Call 369 (2021): H.R. 3684, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House, November 5, 2021
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Senator
- Everett Wess (Democratic)