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The 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Alabama. Incumbent senator Richard Shelby was first elected in 1986 and re-elected in 1992 as a Democrat before becoming a Republican in 1994.[1] In February 2021, Shelby announced that he would not seek re-election to a seventh term,[2] which resulted in the first open Senate seat since 1996 and the first in this seat since 1968.[a]
Primary elections in Alabama were held on May 24, with Will Boyd securing the Democratic nomination. However, as none of the Republican candidates received at least 50% of the vote, a runoff election occurred on June 21 between the top two candidates of the first round: attorney Katie Britt and U.S. representative Mo Brooks. Britt won the runoff against Brooks and subsequently became the Republican nominee.[3]
Britt's victory in the Republican Party primary was seen as tantamount to election in Alabama, which is a heavily Republican state.[4][5][6] Britt won the general election and became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in the state's history.[b] She is also the first non-incumbent Republican Senator from Alabama to be elected to this seat since 1980.
Republican primary
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Early polling showed U.S. Representative Mo Brooks as the frontrunner in the race, and he received the endorsement of former president Donald Trump.[7] However, in November, the race started becoming increasingly closer with former chief of staff to incumbent senator Richard Shelby, Katie Britt, running neck and neck with Brooks. In March 2022, businessman and former pilot Michael Durant took the lead in the race, with Brooks only just beginning to spend money on television advertisements. On March 23, 2022, with Brooks polling in third place, Trump revoked his endorsement and promised to endorse a new candidate.[8] In his official statement, Trump slammed Brooks for wanting to move past the 2020 United States presidential election, and claimed he went "woke" on it. There was speculation that Trump withdrew his endorsement because he did not want to be associated with a losing campaign. Brooks claimed that Trump had told him to reinstate him as president and that Trump had been manipulated by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Brooks attacked Britt as allegedly being weak on illegal immigration and supporting higher taxes, while Brooks' critics frequently point to his long career in politics, having been in office for 40 years.[9][10] In May, a planned debate between the three candidates was canceled after Durant declined to attend.[11] A runoff election took place on June 21 as none of the candidates managed 50% of the vote needed to win the nomination outright, with Britt becoming the Republican nominee.
Candidates
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U.S. Representative Mo Brooks lost the runoff.
Nominee
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Katie Britt, former president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama; former chief of staff to outgoing senator Richard Shelby
Businessman Michael Durant finished third in the initial primary.
Eliminated in runoff
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Mo Brooks, U.S. representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district (2011–2023) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2017
Lynda Blanchard, United States Ambassador to Slovenia (2019–2021) (ran for governor)[19][20][21]
Mike Dunn, U.S. Marine Corps veteran (ran for Alabama Senate; endorsed Durant)[22][23]
Jessica Taylor, businesswoman and candidate for Alabama's 2nd congressional district in 2020 (endorsed Durant, later Brooks)[24][25]
Declined
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Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th congressional district (1997–present) (ran for re-election)[26]
Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present) (ran for re-election)[27]
John Merrill, Alabama Secretary of State (2015–present) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[28]
Barry Moore, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district (2021–present) (ran for re-election; endorsed Brooks)[29]
Jeff Sessions, former U.S. Attorney General (2017–2018) and former U.S. Senator (1997–2017)[30]
Richard Shelby, incumbent U.S. Senator (1987–2023) (endorsed Britt)[2]
Endorsements
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Katie Britt
U.S. Presidents
Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021) (switched endorsement from Brooks)[31]
Executive branch officials
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary (2017–2019) and candidate for Governor of Arkansas in 2022[32]
U.S. Senators
Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator from West Virginia (2015–present)[33]
Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present)[34]
Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator from Arkansas (2015–present)[35]
Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa (2015–present)[33]
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2013–present)[36]
Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present)[33]
Jim Inhofe, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1994–2023)[34]
Tim Scott, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2013–present)[37]
Richard Shelby, U.S. Senator from Alabama (1987–2023)[38]
John Thune, U.S. Senator from South Dakota (2005–present)[33]
Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator from North Carolina (2015–present)[34]
U.S. Representatives
Parker Griffith, former U.S. Representative from Alabama's 5th congressional district (2009–2011) (Democratic)[39]
State senators
Greg Albritton, Alabama State Senator for District 22 (Atmore, 2014–present)[40]
Donnie Chesteen, Alabama State Senator for District 29 (Geneva, 2018–present)[40]
Chris Elliott, Alabama State Senator for District 32 (Fairhope, 2018–present)[40]
Garlan Gudger, Alabama State Senator for District 4 (Cullman, 2018–present)[40]
Andrew Jones, Alabama State Senator for District 10 (Centre, 2018–present)[40]
Randy Price, Alabama State Senator for District 13 (Opelika, 2018–present)[40]
Clay Scofield, majority leader of the Alabama Senate, Alabama State Senator for District 9 (Guntersville, 2010–present)[40]
David Sessions, Alabama State Senator for District 35 (Grand Bay, 2018–present)[40]
J. T. Waggoner, Alabama State Senator for District 16 (Vestavia Hills, 1990–present)[40]
Tom Whatley, Alabama State Senator for District 27 (Auburn, 2010–present)[40]
Jack W. Williams, Alabama State Senator for District 34 (Wilmer, 2018–present)[40]
State representatives
Cynthia Almond, Alabama State Representative for District 63 (Tuscaloosa, 2021–present)[40]
Alan Baker, Alabama State Representative for District 66 (Brewton, 2006–present)[40]
Russell Bedsole, Alabama State Representative for District 49 (Alabaster, 2020–present)[40]
Chris Blackshear, Alabama State Representative for District 80 (Smiths Station, 2016–present)[40]
Chip Brown, Alabama State Representative for District 105 (Dauphin Island, 2018–present)[40]
Steve Clouse, Alabama State Representative for District 93 (Ozark, 1994–present)[40]
Terri Collins, Alabama State Representative for District 8 (Decatur, 2010–present)[40]
Danny Crawford, Alabama State Representative for District 5 (Athens, 2016–present)[40]
Brett Easterbrook, Alabama State Representative for District 65 (Fruitdale, 2016–present)[40]
Corley Ellis, Alabama State Representative for District 41 (Columbiana, 2016–present)[40]
Tracy Estes, Alabama State Representative for District 17 (Winfield, 2018–present)[40]
Allen Farley, Alabama State Representative for District 15 (Pleasant Grove, 2010–present)[40]
David Faulkner, Alabama State Representative for District 46 (Homewood, 2014–present)[40]
Joe Faust, Alabama State Representative for District 94 (Fairhope, 2004–present)[40]
Danny Garrett, majority whip of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 44 (Trussville, 2014–present)[40]
Victor Gaston, president pro tempore of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 100 (Mobile, 1982–present)[40]
Steve Hurst, Alabama State Representative for District 35 (Munford, 1998–present)[40]
Reed Ingram, Alabama State Representative for District 75 (Mathews, 2014–present)[40]
Gil Isbell, Alabama State Representative for District 28 (Gadsden, 2018–present)[40]
Jamie Kiel, Alabama State Representative for District 18 (Russellville, 2018–present)[40]
Wes Kitchens, Alabama State Representative for District 27 (Arab, 2018–present)[40]
Nathaniel Ledbetter, majority leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 24 (Rainsville, 2014–present)[40]
Paul Lee, Alabama State Representative for District 86 (Dothan, 2010–present)[40]
Craig Lipscomb, Alabama State Representative for District 29 (Gadsden, 2012–present)[40]
Joe Lovvorn, Alabama State Representative for District 79 (Auburn, 2016–present)[40]
Rhett Marques, Alabama State Representative for District 91 (Enterprise, 2018–present)[40]
Mac McCutcheon, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 25 (Monrovia, 2006–present)[40]
Ed Oliver, Alabama State Representative for District 81 (Alexander City, 2018–present)[40]
Rex Reynolds, Alabama State Representative for District 21 (Huntsville, 2018–present)[40]
Ben Robbins, Alabama State Representative for District 33 (Sylacauga, 2021–present)[40]
Proncey Robertson, Alabama State Representative for District 7 (Mount Hope, 2018–present)[40]
Howard Sanderford, Alabama State Representative for District 20 (Huntsville, 1989–present)[40]
Chris Sells, Alabama State Representative for District 90 (Greenville, 2014–present)[40]
Ginny Shaver, Alabama State Representative for District 39 (Leesburg, 2018–present)[40]
Randall Shedd, Alabama State Representative for District 11 (Cullman, 2013–present)[40]
Harry Shiver, Alabama State Representative for District 64 (Bay Minette, 2006–present)[40]
Matt Simpson, Alabama State Representative for District 96 (Daphne, 2018–present)[40]
Ivan Smith, Alabama State Representative for District 42 (Billingsley, 2019–present)[40]
Jeff Sorrells, Alabama State Representative for District 87 (Hartford, 2018–present)[40]
Kyle South, Alabama State Representative for District 16 (Fayette, 2014–present)[40]
David Standridge, Alabama State Representative for District 34 (Hayden, 2010–present)[40]
Rodney Sullivan, Alabama State Representative for District 61 (Northport, 2018–present)[40]
Andy Whitt, Alabama State Representative for District 6 (Harvest, 2018–present)[40]
Margie Wilcox, Alabama State Representative for District 104 (Mobile, 2014–present)[40]
Debbie Wood, Alabama State Representative for District 38 (Valley, 2018–present)[40]
Mayors
Sandy Stimpson, mayor of Mobile (2013–present)[41]
Individuals
Steve Cortes, conservative news personality and former Donald Trump campaign advisor[42]
Roy Drinkard, businessman and Marine Corps veteran[43]
Steve Flowers, columnist, political commentator and former state representative (1982–1998)[44]
Siran Stacy, former University of Alabama Crimson Tide running back[45]
Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[65](switched endorsement to Britt)[66]
Executive branch officials
Michael Flynn, 25th United States National Security Advisor (2017) (Democratic)[67](switched endorsement to Durant)[68]
U.S. Senators
Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present)[69]
Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011–present)[70]
U.S. Representatives
Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th congressional district (2015–present)[71]
Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district (2007–present)[72]
Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district (2012–present)[73]
Barry Moore, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district (2021–present)[29]
Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district (2013–present), chairman of the House Freedom Caucus (2022–present)[72]
Marjorie Taylor Greene. U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district (2021–present)[74]
State legislators
Bill Armistead, Alabama State Senator for District 14 (1995–2003), Chair of the Alabama Republican Party (2011–2015)[75]
Tommy Hanes, Alabama State Representative for District 23 (2014–present)[76]
Arnold Mooney, Alabama State Representative for District 43 (2014–present)[77]
Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator for District 6 (2021–present)[78]
Ritchie Whorton, Alabama State Representative for District 22 (2014–present)[76]
Party officials
Marty Connors, Chair of the Alabama Republican Party (2001–2005)[79]
Terry Lathan, Chair of the Alabama Republican Party (2015–2021)[75]
Kelli Ward, Chair of the Arizona Republican Party (2019–present)[73]
Judges
Roy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2017 and former U.S. Senate candidate in 2020[80]
Individuals
Glenn Beck, conservative political commentator and host of the Glenn Beck Radio Program[81]
David Earnest, conservative talk radio host of The Health and Wealth Show[82]
Apryl Marie Fogel, conservative talk radio host of Straight Talk with Apryl Marie[83]
Dale Jackson, conservative talk radio host of The Dale Jackson Show and Yellowhammer News contributor[82]
Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA[84]
Sebastian Gorka, former Deputy Assistant to the President (2017), media personality, military and intelligence analyst[85]
Mark Levin, author, lawyer, host of conservative talk show The Mark Levin Show and Life, Liberty & Levin on Fox News[81]
Sandy Rios, American Family Association member and talk radio host[86]
Jessica Taylor, businesswoman, former candidate for Alabama's 2nd congressional district in 2020 and withdrawn candidate for Senate in 2022 (switched endorsement from Durant)[87]
Donald Trump Jr., businessman and son of former President Donald Trump[88]
Tim Wildmon, President of the American Family Association[86]
Michael Flynn, 25th United States National Security Advisor (2017) (Democratic)(switched endorsement from Brooks)[68]
Ryan Zinke, 52nd United States Secretary of the Interior (2017–2019) and former U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district (2015–2017)[98]
Individuals
William G. Boykin, retired lieutenant general and former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (2002–2007)[99]
Mike Dunn, Marine Corps veteran, withdrawn candidate for Senate in 2022, candidate for State Senate district 17[22]
Ted Nugent, musician and activist (switched endorsement from Taylor)[100]
Jessica Taylor, businesswoman, former candidate for Alabama's 2nd congressional district in 2020 and withdrawn candidate for Senate in 2022[101][25](switched endorsement to Brooks after Durant's elimination)[87]
Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[31]
Executive branch officials
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary (2017–2019) and candidate for Governor of Arkansas in 2022[32]
U.S. Senators
Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2019–present)[168]
Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator from West Virginia (2015–present)[33]
Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present)[34]
Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator from Arkansas (2015–present)[35]
Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa (2015–present)[33]
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2013–present)[36]
Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present)[33]
Jim Inhofe, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1994–2023)[34]
Tim Scott, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2013–present)[37]
Richard Shelby, U.S. Senator from Alabama (1987–2023)[38]
John Thune, U.S. Senator from South Dakota (2005–present)[33]
Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator from North Carolina (2015–present)[34]
Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama (2021–present)[169]
U.S. Representatives
Parker Griffith, former U.S. Representative from Alabama's 5th congressional district (2009–2011) (Democratic)[39]
Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative from New York's 21st congressional district (2015–present)[170]
State officials
Will Ainsworth, Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (2019–present)[171]
State senators
Greg Albritton, Alabama State Senator for District 22 (Atmore, 2014–present)[40]
Garlan Gudger, Alabama State Senator for District 4 (Cullman, 2018–present)[40]
Donnie Chesteen, Alabama State Senator for District 29 (Geneva, 2018–present)[40]
Chris Elliott, Alabama State Senator for District 32 (Fairhope, 2018–present)[40]
Andrew Jones, Alabama State Senator for District 10 (Centre, 2018–present)[40]
Randy Price, Alabama State Senator for District 13 (Opelika, 2018–present)[40]
Clay Scofield, majority leader of the Alabama Senate, Alabama State Senator for District 9 (Guntersville, 2010–present)[40]
David Sessions, Alabama State Senator for District 35 (Grand Bay, 2018–present)[40]
J. T. Waggoner, Alabama State Senator for District 16 (Vestavia Hills, 1990–present)[40]
Tom Whatley, Alabama State Senator for District 27 (Auburn, 2010–present)[40]
Jack W. Williams, Alabama State Senator for District 34 (Wilmer, 2018–present)[40]
State representatives
Cynthia Almond, Alabama State Representative for District 63 (Tuscaloosa, 2021–present)[40]
Alan Baker, Alabama State Representative for District 66 (Brewton, 2006–present)[40]
Russell Bedsole, Alabama State Representative for District 49 (Alabaster, 2020–present)[40]
Chris Blackshear, Alabama State Representative for District 80 (Smiths Station, 2016–present)[40]
Chip Brown, Alabama State Representative for District 105 (Dauphin Island, 2018–present)[40]
Steve Clouse, Alabama State Representative for District 93 (Ozark, 1994–present)[40]
Terri Collins, Alabama State Representative for District 8 (Decatur, 2010–present)[40]
Danny Crawford, Alabama State Representative for District 5 (Athens, 2016–present)[40]
Brett Easterbrook, Alabama State Representative for District 65 (Fruitdale, 2016–present)[40]
Corley Ellis, Alabama State Representative for District 41 (Columbiana, 2016–present)[40]
Tracy Estes, Alabama State Representative for District 17 (Winfield, 2018–present)[40]
Allen Farley, Alabama State Representative for District 15 (Pleasant Grove, 2010–present)[40]
David Faulkner, Alabama State Representative for District 46 (Homewood, 2014–present)[40]
Joe Faust, Alabama State Representative for District 94 (Fairhope, 2004–present)[40]
Danny Garrett, majority whip of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 44 (Trussville, 2014–present)[40]
Victor Gaston, president pro tempore of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 100 (Mobile, 1982–present)[40]
Steve Hurst, Alabama State Representative for District 35 (Munford, 1998–present)[40]
Reed Ingram, Alabama State Representative for District 75 (Mathews, 2014–present)[40]
Gil Isbell, Alabama State Representative for District 28 (Gadsden, 2018–present)[40]
Jamie Kiel, Alabama State Representative for District 18 (Russellville, 2018–present)[40]
Wes Kitchens, Alabama State Representative for District 27 (Arab, 2018–present)[40]
Nathaniel Ledbetter, majority leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 24 (Rainsville, 2014–present)[40]
Paul Lee, Alabama State Representative for District 86 (Dothan, 2010–present)[40]
Craig Lipscomb, Alabama State Representative for District 29 (Gadsden, 2012–present)[40]
Joe Lovvorn, Alabama State Representative for District 79 (Auburn, 2016–present)[40]
Rhett Marques, Alabama State Representative for District 91 (Enterprise, 2018–present)[40]
Mac McCutcheon, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Alabama State Representative for District 25 (Monrovia, 2006–present)[40]
Ed Oliver, Alabama State Representative for District 81 (Alexander City, 2018–present)[40]
Rex Reynolds, Alabama State Representative for District 21 (Huntsville, 2018–present)[40]
Ben Robbins, Alabama State Representative for District 33 (Sylacauga, 2021–present)[40]
Proncey Robertson, Alabama State Representative for District 7 (Mount Hope, 2018–present)[40]
Howard Sanderford, Alabama State Representative for District 20 (Huntsville, 1989–present)[40]
Chris Sells, Alabama State Representative for District 90 (Greenville, 2014–present)[40]
Ginny Shaver, Alabama State Representative for District 39 (Leesburg, 2018–present)[40]
Randall Shedd, Alabama State Representative for District 11 (Cullman, 2013–present)[40]
Harry Shiver, Alabama State Representative for District 64 (Bay Minette, 2006–present)[40]
Matt Simpson, Alabama State Representative for District 96 (Daphne, 2018–present)[40]
Van Smith, Alabama State Representative for District 42 (Billingsley, 2019–present)[40]
Jeff Sorrells, Alabama State Representative for District 87 (Hartford, 2018–present)[40]
Kyle South, Alabama State Representative for District 16 (Fayette, 2014–present)[40]
David Standridge, Alabama State Representative for District 34 (Hayden, 2010–present)[40]
Rodney Sullivan, Alabama State Representative for District 61 (Northport, 2018–present)[40]
Andy Whitt, Alabama State Representative for District 6 (Harvest, 2018–present)[40]
Margie Wilcox, Alabama State Representative for District 104 (Mobile, 2014–present)[40]
Debbie Wood, Alabama State Representative for District 38 (Valley, 2018–present)[40]
Mayors
Sandy Stimpson, mayor of Mobile (2013–present)[41]
Individuals
Steve Cortes, conservative news personality and former Donald Trump campaign advisor[42]
Roy Drinkard, businessman and Marine Corps veteran[43]
Steve Flowers, columnist, political commentator and former state representative (1982–1998)[44]
Siran Stacy, former University of Alabama Crimson Tide running back[45]
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Notes
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^Maryon Pittman Allen ran for this Class III seat in the special election in 1978 to finish her late husband's term, but lost in the Democratic primary to Donald Stewart, who won the election. Stewart ran for re-election to a full term in 1980, but lost in the Democratic primary to Jim Folsom.
^Alabama had never elected a female Senator in the state's history. Two previous female Senators, Dixie Graves and Maryon Pittman Allen, were appointed to the Senate, but were never nominated in a Senate election.
^Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
^ abcdefKey: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
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