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Multiple Alabama GOP Races Headed To June Runoffs

PUBLISHED May 20, 2026, 12:05 AM ET

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Montgomery, Ala. — On Tuesday night, multiple Alabama primary contests failed to produce majority winners, sending several races to June 16 runoffs. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore led the Republican field in the open U.S. Senate contest vacated by Tommy Tuberville and advanced toward a runoff, while statewide GOP attorney general and agriculture contests also lacked decisive majorities. The June 16 runoffs will determine Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate, attorney general and agriculture commissioner and winners will move to the November general election. President Trump publicly endorsed Moore this week; vote tallies showing Robertson, Mitchell, Corey Hill and Christina Woerner McInnis as leading candidates have shifted immediate campaign focus to turnout, endorsements and runoff strategy.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Tommy Tuberville secures the GOP nomination for Alabama governor and will vacate his U.S. Senate seat.
Primary voting concludes on Tuesday night with unofficial tallies reported across statewide races.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore emerges with roughly 41% in the Senate GOP field and is projected to advance to a June 16 runoff.
Katherine Robertson and Jay Mitchell appear set to compete in the June 16 GOP attorney general runoff.
Corey Hill and Christina Woerner McInnis move to the June 16 GOP runoff for agriculture commissioner.

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These runoffs will decide who represents the GOP in key Alabama roles. This could affect your rights, services, and taxes. Keep an eye on the June 16 results. You can check your voter registration status online today.

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Who Benefited

Candidates who secured plurality leads and high-profile endorsements—most notably U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who received a public endorsement from former President Trump—benefited by advancing to June 16 runoffs and consolidating momentum toward GOP nominations ahead of the November general election.

Who Impacted

Multiple candidates who failed to reach a majority—across the Senate, attorney general and agriculture races—suffered elimination from contention, losing the opportunity to compete in the June 16 runoffs and narrowing their paths to statewide office this election cycle.

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