Open seat (Tuberville is running for governor) · General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
On every Baldwin County ballot
U.S. Representative since Jan 2021 (AL-2, then AL-1). Won the June 16, 2026 GOP runoff over Jared Hudson, 55.8%–44.2%.
Attorney, managing partner of The Wess Law Firm since 2001; Midfield Municipal Court judge (per his campaign). Won the June 16, 2026 Democratic runoff over Dakarai Larriett, 54.6%–45.4%.
Candidates as printed on the official Baldwin County sample ballot (Alabama Secretary of State). Plus write-in.
Quotes are copied exactly from each campaign's website. Wess's site lists three short priorities, so many topics show no position.
| Immigration | |
|---|---|
MooreBarry believes there should be zero tolerance for illegal immigration. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Deport all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous. Make English the official language. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Related votes: H.R. 2 (Yea, 2023); S. 5 Laken Riley Act (Yea, 2025). | WessNo public position found |
| Spending, taxes & cost of living | |
MooreThanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, working families and small business owners can count on a real tax cut. Barry is working with President Trump and DOGE to cut useless regulations, shrink the size of government, and restore freedom to our economy. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Related vote: H.R. 1 (Aye, Jul 3, 2025). | WessSAFE COMMUNITIES Economic opportunity is vital for our growth and prosperity. Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 2026) AP described his campaign as focused on "the struggles caused by the rising cost of living" (AP, June 2026). No specific tax or spending plan found |
| Health care | |
| MooreNo health-care position on campaign issues page | WessAFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE is essential, especially when it comes to funding medical providers in rural Alabama and supporting hospitals in underserved areas. Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 2026) |
| Guns | |
MooreBarry believes in the right to keep and bear arms – period. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) Related vote: S. 2938 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Nay, 2022). | WessNo public position found |
| Abortion | |
| Moore Campaign issues page intro says he has fought on "protecting life" but lists no abortion policy (barrymooreforalabama.com/issues). No specific policy found | WessNo public position found |
| Courts, rights & government | |
MooreWhen other Republicans abandoned the President, from the Russia hoax to a stolen election, Barry has been firm. He’ll do the same in the Senate. Original: barrymooreforalabama.com/issues (accessed Oct 2026) | WessPROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS is a fundamental pillar of our Alabama Senate campaign, advocating for fair courts and a clean government that serves all citizens Original: wessforsenate.com (accessed Oct 2026) |
Same major votes tracked on our AL-1 page, plus 2025 votes. Each roll number links to the House Clerk's official record.
| Date | Measure | Moore | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Aye | Roll 190 (2025) |
| May 22, 2025 | H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 145 (2025) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | S. 5 Laken Riley Act On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 23 (2025) |
| Apr 20, 2024 | H.R. 8034 Israel Security Supplemental On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 152 (2024) |
| Apr 20, 2024 | H.R. 8035 Ukraine Security Supplemental On Passage · Passed | Nay | Roll 151 (2024) |
| Mar 13, 2024 | H.R. 7521 TikTok divestment bill On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed | Nay | Roll 86 (2024) |
| May 31, 2023 | H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act (debt-limit deal) On Passage · Passed | No | Roll 243 (2023) |
| May 11, 2023 | H.R. 2 Secure the Border Act On Passage · Passed | Yea | Roll 209 (2023) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | H.R. 8404 Respect for Marriage Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 513 (2022) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 420 (2022) |
| Jul 28, 2022 | H.R. 4346 CHIPS and Science Act (Clerk lists original title) On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt · Passed | Nay | Roll 404 (2022) |
| Jun 24, 2022 | S. 2938 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Clerk lists original title) On Concurring in the Senate Amendments to the House Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 299 (2022) |
| Nov 19, 2021 | H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act On Passage · Passed | Nay | Roll 385 (2021) |
| Nov 5, 2021 | H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed | Nay | Roll 369 (2021) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | H.R.ES. 24 Impeachment of President Trump (Jan 2021) On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed | Nay | Roll 17 (2021) |
More: Moore detail page · House Clerk
Wess has not held legislative office, so there is no legislative voting record.
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