Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb Former Judge Everett Wess secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Alabama, defeating Dakarai Larriett in the runoff election. Wess will face the Republican nominee, Rep. Barry Moore, in the general election, where he is considered a significant underdog. Democrats have a challenging history in Alabama Senate elections, with few wins in recent decades.

• Everett Wess won the Democratic Senate nomination in Alabama.
• Wess defeated Dakarai Larriett in the Democratic runoff.
• Wess will face Republican Rep. Barry Moore in the general election.
• Alabama is considered a solidly red state, making the Democratic nominee an underdog.
• Senator Tommy Tuberville is running for governor instead of seeking re-election.