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its also like a lot of ads that hrc ran and im still pessimistic about alabama", "Thank you, @BellamyYoung for your kind words and endorsement! Luther Strange is a McConnell lap dog surrounded by the pungent aroma of corruption", "I do not agree with #Trump and #McConnell on Lex #LutherStrangeAlabama! – Courageous Conservatives PAC", "GOA Recommends Brooks, Moore for Alabama Senate", "Gun rights group backs Roy Moore in Senate race", "Senator Luther Strange has done a great job representing the people of the Great State of Alabama. Democratic candidate Doug … If Alabama votes Doug Jones, it will have a huge impact on preserving our Republic", "Opinion – If Republicans can't oppose Roy Moore, they're headed for extinction", "Today, Tim Miller did the right thing. ", "Today decency, Democracy, Donald Trump are on the ballot. The fundraiser didn't happen but he's sending out a fundraising email anyway. "Now Elizabeth Warren's fundraising email for Doug Jones lands: "Roy Moore is totally unfit to serve in the United States Senate. Jones is the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in the state since 1992. He has my complete and total endorsement! Democratic candidate Doug Jones defeated Republican candidate Roy Moore by a margin of 21,924 votes (1.63%). Have voting questions? Moore as a senator would be a constant embarrassment to the GOP", "Priorities rn for anyone who cares about our country: 1. I only want the best for Alabama, as I am George Wallace. Senator having active White House support lost a primary since Arlen Specter lost to Joe Sestak in 2010. Congressman Jeff Duncan of South Carolina Endorses Judge Roy Moore for Senate", "Newt Gingrich gives endorsement to Roy Moore in Senate race", "Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland and Virginia Senate hopeful Corey Steward endorsed Roy Moore. [6][7] Trump's efforts on behalf of Strange included a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, plus tweeting, and Vice President Mike Pence also campaigned for Strange. State Capitol Building 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 320 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1090. A Divisive Opponent. Walker’s tweet signals how unpopular Burr’s vote will be in North Carolina, and the ad also signals how popular Trump is with the Republican base. [13][14] As a result of these allegations, many national Republican leaders and office holders called for Moore to withdraw from the special election or rescinded their endorsements of him. #VoteDec12 #GOTV4Doug", "As someone who was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, who went to high school in Birmingham I implore the citizens of my home state to vote for #DougJones for the U.S. Senate. I'm George Wallace & I approved this message & whatnot", "Thank you @kerrywashington for your support and endorsement! Nick Saban makes top 7", "Roy Moore loses lawsuit seeking new election", "The last Democrat to win an Alabama Senate race later became a Republican — and did not vote for Roy Moore", "2017 Official General Election Results without Write-In Appendix - 2017-12-28.pdf", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2017_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Alabama&oldid=1008378104, December 2017 events in the United States, Special elections to the 115th United States Congress, United States Senate elections in Alabama, Articles with dead external links from August 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from August 2017, Wikipedia articles needing factual verification from December 2017, Articles with dead external links from February 2018, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Jonathan McConnell, businessman and candidate for the U.S. Senate in, Michael Hansen, activist and nonprofit executive, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., digital marketing executive for a laboratory supply company (no relation to the, Charles Nana, candidate for the U.S. Senate in, Ron Crumpton, activist, nominee for the state senate in 2014 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in, Brian McGee, retired teacher and Vietnam War veteran, Gary Johnson, minister and political activist, Jeff "Cog" Coggin (I, write-in), Air Force veteran, Chanda Mills Crutcher (I, write-in), minister, Jason Fisher, former Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate, Jesse Ferguson, former Deputy National Press Secretary for, Constance Hill, CEO of Girls Inc of Central Alabama, Tim Miller (Republican), former communications director for, Holly O'Reilly, March For Truth organizer, Topher Spiro, vice president for health policy and senior fellow for economic policy at American Progress, Robert Warren Ray, white nationalist, writer for, Frances Taylor, president of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, Dean Young, former congressional candidate and friend of Roy Moore, This page was last edited on 23 February 2021, at 00:39. $5, $10, whatever you can. #alsenpic.twitter.com/mxQ15o3lbh", "AL-Sen: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D. NV) Gives Doug Jones (D) A Boost In Beating Roy Moore (R)", "AL-Sen: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D. OR) Helps Former KKK Prosecutor Doug Jones (D) Take On Roy Moore (R)", "Roy Moore should never get anywhere near the United States Senate. Still, his vote to convict Trump was a shock to many. Let's replace white nationalist Jeff Sessions with the man who prosecuted the KKK", "I love Alabama. Runoff in Alabama", "Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32", "New accuser steps forward in Roy Moore case – live updates", "Moore defiant as Senate Republicans sever ties", "Paul Ryan joins GOP calls for Roy Moore to end campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations", "McConnell calls on Roy Moore to end Senate campaign following accusations of sexual misconduct", "All the Ways Alabama Republicans Are Defending Roy Moore", "Republicans Try to Block Moore's Path as Candidate Denies Sexual Misconduct", “Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne says he'll vote for Roy Moore”, "Locals Were Troubled by Roy Moore's Interactions with Teen Girls at the Gadsden Mall", "Roy Moore denies sexual misconduct allegations", "Retired Marine colonel to launch Senate write-in campaign in Alabama", "Doug Jones declared victor in Alabama race for Senate; Roy Moore may seek recount", "Former Alabama Lt. Gov. We are thrilled you ran on the #MAGA agenda & we are for you! If we win, we have a shot at the Senate in 2018", "If you have family or friends in Alabama, encourage them to get out to vote for @GDouglasJones this Tuesday! Kay Ivey has no plans to change Senate election date", "Republicans float pushing back Alabama special election", "Strange: 'Highly unlikely' I'll run a write-in campaign against Moore", "McConnell proposes Sessions as a write-in to replace Moore", "Roy Moore says press 'mischaracterized' him, again refuses debate", "Moore won't participate in Senate debate, organizers say", "Roy Moore won't debate Doug Jones; campaign declines WHNT News 19 invitation", "Former Kelly aid to mount last-minute Alabama Senate bid against Moore", "Another Write-in Candidate Enters U.S. Senate Race in Alabama", "Alabama Senate write-in candidates say Roy Moore was unacceptable before allegations", "Hillary Clinton Exclusive with Rita Cosby: Discusses Roy Moore, Al Franken, Kirsten Gillibrand, President Trump, Her Husband's Past Behavior, Tax Reform and Uranium One", "First on CNN: Obama tells Alabama voters to reject Roy Moore", "Man Who Put KKK Behind Bars Will Now Try To Stop Roy Moore From Reaching Senate", "Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly is raising money for Doug Jones, calls Roy Moore an "extremist with a record of putting political ideology above the rule of law. [15][16][17] However, Donald Trump and many Alabama Republicans reaffirmed their support. Tweet by U.S. Senate candidate Mark Walker on Jan. 22, 2021. VoteForDoug.com pic.twitter.com/e57fPXEvls", "EDITORIAL: It's time for voters to put an end to Moore's antics. [26] Jones became the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Alabama since former Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley was elected president of the Alabama Public Service Commission in 2008 over Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh. Where the hell is the outrage? [182] However, Strange said it was "highly unlikely" that he would run a write-in campaign. Please show the country who we really are", "I'll be going to #Alabama to campaign for Doug Jones, who prosecuted ages old 16thSt Baptist bombing case and won", "If u were wondering if we're gonna push for Doug Jones to win in Alabama, the answer is absolutely- yes", "Longtime Republican, former Jeff Sessions-staffer, supporting Doug Jones for Senate", "Doug Jones for senator in Alabama: come on Alabama do what's right for your state & your families! After this, certain Republican leaders and conservative organizations withdrew their endorsements of Moore or asked him to drop out of the campaign. In Session: 501-682-2902 Out of Session: 501-682-6107 Jones also dominated the Black Belt. [377] Luther Strange, who lost the Republican primary to Moore, received the most write-in votes, followed by former White House aide Lee Busby, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who also ran in the Republican Senate primary, Libertarian write-in candidate Ron Bishop, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Doug Jones deserves to win", "Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Doug Jones for Senate", "Doug Jones, Democratic Senate candidate, raises $158K for campaign", "MoveOn members endorse Jones for Senate in Alabama", "Alabama Libertarian announces write-in campaign for U.S. Senate", "Marine Colonel Announces He's Running Against Roy Moore", "Nettleton native, former Aberdeen JROTC instructor enters Alabama U.S. Senate race", "Alabama Mom, Chanda Mills Crutcher, Enters US Senate Race as a Write-in Candidate", "Kirtdoll, Eulas Devlin Sr – Candidate overview", "McBride, Arlester (MAC) – Candidate overview", "Mac Watson announces write-in Senate campaign", "Text of Beverly Young Nelson's Accusation Against Roy Moore", "A Fifth Woman Accuses Senate Candidate Roy Moore of Sexual Misconduct", "Ivanka Trump slams Roy Moore over allegations", "Erick Erickson: I don't blame Roy Moore voters for sticking with him", "Mitt Romney says Alabama's Roy Moore is 'unfit for office,' should resign", "The GOP appears torn over what should happen with Roy Moore after sexual misconduct allegations", "McCain: Allegations against Moore 'deeply disturbing and disqualifying, "Sen. Mike Lee pulls Roy Moore endorsement over sex allegations", "I am pulling my endorsement and support for Roy Moore for U.S. Senate", "Moore Has Put Republican Leaders in a Bind", "GOP lawmaker: Senate should expel Moore if he wins", "Unlike Their Elders, Alabama's Young Republicans Wrestle with the Roy Moore Allegations", "Young Republican group pulls support for Roy Moore", "Why Alabama Young Republicans deserted Roy Moore", "Roy Moore Gets Full Trump Endorsement for Alabama Senate Race", "RNC reinstates support for Moore after Trump endorsement", "McConnell on if Moore should be in Senate: The people of Alabama will decide", "How Alabama's Election Laws Keep Moore on the Ballot", "Gov. [5] President Donald Trump supported Moore's opponent Strange during the primary runoff, in addition to much of the Republican establishment in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who made the success of Strange's candidacy a major priority. On December 28, 2017, a judge dismissed this lawsuit and state officials certified the election results, officially declaring Doug Jones the winner. [22], Republican nominee Roy Moore refused to debate Democratic nominee Doug Jones. Register today/support @GDouglasJones for #ALsen! [184] In late November, Retired Marine Col. Lee Busby launched a write-in campaign stating that he thought there is room for a centrist in the race. Do as I, George Wallace, say and vote for Doug Jones. "A Strong Nominee. On the Senate Floor on February 4, 2021 117th Congress (2021-2022) Bills and Resolutions. ", "Pence to campaign for Luther Strange next Monday", "Report says VP Mike Pence coming to Alabama to campaign for Luther Strange", "Mitch McConnell bolsters Strange's campaign", "GOP Rebuffs Call for Special Prosecutor", "Luther Strange Picks Up Pro-Life Group's Endorsement for Alabama Senate Special Election", "Sean Hannity, Mike Rogers endorse Mo Brooks; NRA backs Luther Strange for US Senate seat", "Congressman Rogers endorses Brooks for Senate seat", "Mo Brooks gets Senate endorsement from powerful congressman", "Mo Brooks endorsed by 7 Alabama Trump delegates, including Ed Henry", "Conservative Leader Ann Coulter Endorses Congressman Mo Brooks for United States Senate", "Mo Brooks will support Pres.Trump's America 1st agenda, he is a proven conservative we need in the Senate. [8][9] With McConnell's help, Strange outspent Moore by a margin of 10-to-1. One of the women was 14 years old at the time, below the legal age of consent. ", "Jody Hice withdraws endorsement of Roy Moore", "Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Endorses Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate", "Gov. [175][176] Despite this, Moore continued to receive support from the state party and a week before the election, President Donald Trump strongly endorsed Moore. Moore, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, competed with Strange and Mo Brooks in the August 15, 2017, Republican primary; the two highest vote-getters, Moore and Strange, advanced to a runoff. “Am I grateful that the president says, ‘You’re our guy in U.S. Senate 2022?’ Of course, I am,” Walker said. As an added benefit, he's not Roy Moore!ow.ly/seH830gBMWh", "I proudly endorse @GDouglasJones for US Senate. [170][171][172][173][174] Other conservative websites and organizations such as National Review urged readers not to vote for Moore. Roy Moore hates you & Auburn & the Crimson Tide too. Introduced in Senate (05/08/2019) Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2019. [30], The Republican primary attracted national attention, especially following Trump's endorsement of incumbent Senator Luther Strange. "The endorsement announcement comes as former North Carolina Gov. Doug Jones has a spotless record of public service and will represent the citizens of our state with honor and integrity. [12], In mid-November 2017, multiple women alleged that Moore had made unwanted advances or sexual assaults on them when he was in his early thirties and they were in their teens (the youngest was 14 at the time), attracting widespread national media coverage of the election. [14][161] Moore denied the allegations. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. 3.refuse to caucus with Moore 4. Bentley controversially scheduled the special election to align with the 2018 general election instead of sooner. Happy to have you aboard the #DigDoug2017Express #ALSENpic.twitter.com/IaePqMiHQp", "Proud to be w/AL Rep Anthony Daniels as he accepts a Champion of Women's Health from Planned Parenthood #WePersistpic.twitter.com/tSWqdraQMR", "Who is Doug Jones, and can he defeat Roy Moore in conservative Alabama? [33], President Donald Trump supported Moore's opponent Strange during the primary runoff, and almost the whole national Republican establishment wanted Strange to win. Call for Moore to drop out", "GOP Strategist Says Lincoln Is Rolling In His Grave Over Roy Moore's Defenders", "First things first. ", "Cory Booker, Deval Patrick stump for Doug Jones in Alabama", "Thank you for being there. Support @RepMoBrooks 4 Senate", "Fox News' Sean Hannity endorses Mo Brooks for Alabama U.S. Senate seat", "Mark Levin endorses Alabama rep in Senate race", "Mark Levin endorses Mo Brooks for US Senate – Courageous Conservatives PAC", "Mo Brooks lands backing from conservative group", "GOA Recommends Brooks, Moore for Alabama Senate | Op-ed Articles", "New Endorsement: Mo Brooks for U.S. Senate", "In Alabama Senate Race, There's Stiff Competition to Be the Most Pro-Trump", "RealClearPolitics – Election 2017 – Alabama Senate Run-Off Election – Moore vs. North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Walker announced his 2022 Senate bid on Tuesday, jump-starting a long primary for a rare open seat that will be crucial to the future control of the chamber. [8][10] However, Moore won the primary runoff on September 26, 2017. Former Republican Rep. Mark Walker (NC) chastised Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) after Burr voted to convict former President Donald Trump on Saturday in the Senate impeachment trial. But There's One Big Problem …", "George Will: Democrat Doug Jones deserves to win over Roy Moore", "this doug jones ad is good. Good man", "Roy Moore's campaign bragged about raising more than $100,000 online in the wake of the story. “Wrong vote, Sen. Burr. [19] Moore has stated that he never engaged in sexual misconduct, although he has not denied that he approached or dated teenagers over the age of 16 while he was in his 30s. North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced his Senate campaign earlier this month, pitching himself in the purple state as both "a conservative warrior and a bridge builder." "Chuck Norris endorses in Alabama Senate race", "Roy Moore gets endorsement from Duck Dynasty patriarch", "RI am really pulling for Roy Moore in Alabama. Does anyone seriously think Dems who believed @HillaryClinton corrupt would not have voted for her?wapo.st/2hl6xnX?tid=ss_tw", "Meet the White Nationalist Who Wants to Replace House Speaker Paul Ryan", "Alleged White Nationalist Tied to President Trump and Roy Moore Challenging Paul Ryan", "Nazis endorsed Roy Moore for quoting Hitler "correctly, "President of Alabama Federation of Republican Women Endorses Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate", "Ward Statement on Alabama Primary Runoff", "Roy Moore friend: Doug Jones campaign 'is finished' over transgender rights position", "Asian American GOP Coalition Endorses Judge Roy Moore for US Senate", "Birmingham Young Republicans censure Roy Moore, pull endorsement", "Birmingham Young Republicans withdraw Moore support", "NRSC severs fundraising ties with Roy Moore", "National Right to Life Endorses Judge Roy Moore in Alabama Senate Special Election", "RNC to support Roy Moore in Senate race in Alabama, weeks after cutting ties with his campaign", "Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Endorses Roy Moore for U.s. Senate", "Emerson College Poll: Moore with Significant Lead Over Strange for GOP US Senate Nomination in Alabama. Contribute. ", "ALABAMA, get out and vote for Luther Strange – he has proven to me that he will never let you down! ", "Hard to imagine a more stark choice between Doug Jones and Roy Moore", "If you have a friend in Alabama, call them right now & tell them to get out & vote for @GDouglasJones! [20][21] In late November, retired Marine Colonel Lee Busby launched a write-in campaign. He said last December to the News & Observer: “I see no reason why that’s dissipated.”, Follow Breitbart News’s Kristina Wong on Twitter or on Facebook.Â, 2020 ElectionPoliticsMark WalkerMick MulvaneyMike PenceNorth CarolinaRep. On February 9, 2017, Governor Robert J. Bentley appointed Luther Strange, the Attorney General of Alabama, to fill the vacancy until a special election could take place. Get Doug Jones elected to Senate", "Doug Jones will run against Roy Moore in December. Will Jared be fired? ", "Kimmel donates to Doug Jones in Alabama Senate race", "Progressives. Nick Saban, Alabama's head coach, finished in seventh with more than 250 votes. ", "Pay attention to the #ALSen race, & support @GDouglasJones. [380] The last Democrat to win a federal statewide election in Alabama was Richard Shelby in 1992, who switched to the Republican Party in late 1994. ", "Trump and Steve Bannon urge Roy Moore to concede", "Roy Moore Won't Concede the Alabama Senate Race. Strange maintained his endorsement from Trump, who campaigned for him in Huntsville during the closing days of the campaign. Let's make sure Doug Jones has the resources to fight", "Baker Backing Democrat Jones In Alabama Senate Race", "DONT GIVE UP IN ALABAMA!!! Now What? Doug Jones defeated Roy Moore by a margin of 21,924 votes. With new election date set, here are some possibilities", "Sen. Slade Blackwell (R-Mountain Brook) also considered a run for US Senate, but decided not to enter race", "Alabama's sudden Senate race: Who's in, who's out, and who's on the fence? Let's help elect Dem Doug Jones instead", "Today is a damn good day to donate $5, $10, $50 to @GDouglasJones here:", "People of Alabama, 'Tis I, George Wallace. The state's four largest counties—Jefferson (home to the state's largest city of Birmingham), Mobile (home to Mobile), Madison (home to Huntsville), and Montgomery (home to the state capital of Montgomery)—all gave Jones 56 percent or more of the vote. An anti-LGBTQ birther who totes a gun on stage doesn't belong in the US Senate", "WOWZA!!! Kill #GOPTaxScam 2. HUDDLE SCOOP: Freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.), who has served just over a month in Congress, is already jumping into the N.C. Senate primary race to endorse Mark Walker. Go to VoteForDoug.com pic.twitter.com/fdv5q9Rbo9", "Doug Jones Can Beat Roy Moore. Walker was a pastor for 16 years before running for Congress in 2014. Doug Jones can win this special election w your support", "I believe in Doug Jones and I believe in Alabama, and I donated", "Doug Jones, I meant Doug Jones, I'm 95* 8 mos and I am forgetful.....don't vote for the sexual predator, Moore, vote JONES! ", "Also... Alabama, I spend a lot of time defending you. Doug Jones would be a better U.S. senator than Roy Moore. But Can Democrats Win in Alabama? This bill requires hospitals to implement and submit to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a staffing plan that complies with specified minimum nurse-to-patient ratios by unit. Thank you, @chicmadesimple, and every Republican who will vote their conscience", "If everyone who followed ME gave @GDouglasJones $1, we could all wave bye-bye to #RoyMooreChildMolester", "Alabama: Unless you want a man who talks like the Taliban representing you in the Senate Doug Jones is your man", "Russia is actively trying to change the perceptions of voters to favor GOP candidates in Alabama & Virginia. Prior to becoming senator, he was Attorney General of Arkansas from 1999 to 2003.. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Pryor is the son of … ", "Male Feminist John McTumor Pounces on Roy Moore Jailbait Allegations [UPDATES]", "Dr. Duke & Atty Advo: Alabama Landslide Warns Trump to Keep Promises – Cuckservatives Lie…", "White supremacist leader recently donated to Roy Moore's campaign", "Moore's refusal to quit shows division in GOP, estab wants him out because he supports @POTUS. [381], election to replace Jeff Sessions as Alabama's Senator, CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (, Ron Bishop (L, write-in) with 2%, Chanda Mills Crutcher (I, write-in) and Eulas Kirtdoll (I, write-in) with 1% each, Mac Watson (R, write-in) with 0%, Arlester "Mack" McBride (I, write-in) with 2%, Arlester "Mack" McBride (I, write-in) with 1%, United States Senate special election in Alabama, 2017, United States Housing and Urban Development Secretary, North Carolina's 11th congressional district, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, South Carolina's 5th congressional district, South Carolina's 3rd congressional district, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Doug Jones election night remarks, December 12, 2017, Roy Moore election night remarks, December 12, 2017, 2010 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts, "No special election to replace Sessions; Bentley says move could save $16 million", "Election to Fill the Vacancy of Sen. Jeff Sessions", "Governor Ivey Moves US Senate Special Election to Adhere with State Law", "Alabama Election Results: Two Republicans Advance, Democrat Wins in U.S. Senate Primaries", "The Alabama Senate Race Gets Moore Strange", "Sexual misconduct accusations transform Alabama Senate race", "Roy Moore defeats Trump-backed Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama GOP primary runoff", "Moore wins Republican Senate primary, dealing blow to GOP establishment", "Roy Moore beats Trump-backed 'Big Luther' in Alabama Republican Senate primary", "Moore crushes Strange in Alabama Senate primary", "Roy Moore Wins Senate G.O.P. Hospitals must post a notice … A special election for the United States Senate in Alabama took place on December 12, 2017, to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate through the end of the term ending on January 3, 2021, arising from the resignation on February 8, 2017, of Jeff Sessions to serve as the 84th United States Attorney General. After the meeting, he told McClatchy: “I got a lot of strong support to start moving toward U.S. Senate in 2022,” and said that Trump backed his bid for the Senate. Judge Roy Moore", "Roy Moore on Senate endorsement: 'People are not voting for President Trump, "Jim Zeigler throws support behind Roy Moore for US Senate", "Former GOP chairman Bill Armistead to lead Roy Moore campaign", "Trip Pittman endorses Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race", "Roy Moore gets endorsements from 14 Alabama lawmakers", "Ed Henry endorses Roy Moore for US Senate", "Steve Bannon breaks with Trump to pick Roy Moore over Luther Strange in Alabama Senate election", "ForAmerica Chairman Brent Bozell officially endorses Moore in AL Senate", "Steve Deace on Twitter: Yes! A special election for the United States Senate in Alabama took place on December 12, 2017, to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate through the end of the term ending on January 3, 2021, arising from the resignation on February 8, 2017, of Jeff Sessions to serve as the 84th United States Attorney General. ", "Ted Cruz Endorses Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate", "Two GOP senators withdraw Roy Moore endorsements after sexual misconduct allegations", "McConnell on Moore victory: I share your frustration with Washington", "Huge: Rand Paul endorses Ala.'s Roy Moore for Senate", "Roy Moore gets endorsements from Alabama Republicans in Congress", "U.S. Now they're trying to steal a Senate seat by rescheduling the election (!). ", "If Roy Moore wins today, we must help Doug Jones beat him. If you say you won't vote for Doug Jones in Alabama because he doesn't support 82 out of 82 of your positions, that's dumb AND privileged. "Mark Levin: It's time to make 'mob boss' McConnell 'heel! Sincerely, America", "Republicans already stole a Supreme Court seat. ", "If he blocks his opponent & refuses to debate, he'll also ignore his constituents if elected", "In Race Against Roy Moore, Democratic Candidate Is Mostly on His Own", "Trump says man who helped convict Klan members in church bombing case is 'soft on crime, "Doug Jones for Senate Committee – committee overview", "Doug Jones should represent Alabama in the Senate because he is an admirable and progressive leader. [28][29] Other potential choices Bentley interviewed for the appointment included Moore, Del Marsh, the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Jim Byard, the director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Go @MooreSenate – finest man I've met in politics", "Nigel Farage to support controversial judge Roy Moore in Alabama election", "Franklin Graham – I met Judge Roy Moore last year when I...", "My column after Roy Moore came first in the Alabama GOP US Senate vote, urging support for him in the run-off". Several notable people close to Trump broke from the president to endorse Moore, including HUD Secretary Ben Carson and Breitbart Executive Chairman Steve Bannon. Lucy Baxley dies at 78", "Doug Jones swearing-in: Watch live as Senate seats new Alabama member", "Sessions' Nomination Sets Off Political Jockeying for Alabama Senate Seat", "Alabama AG Luther Strange to Run for Sessions Senate Seat", "Alabama Governor Near Decision on Sessions Replacement", "At rally for Sen. Luther Strange, Trump vents frustrations in rambling speech", "Roy Moore announces run for US senate: Alabama chief justice challenging Luther Strange", "All eyes on 'Big' Luther Strange as Alabama looks to fill Jeff Sessions' Senate seat", "Alabama Senate race updated list: 11 Republicans, 8 Democrats qualify", "Senate candidate Joseph Breault keeping a low profile", "Christian Coalition head Randy Brinson makes Senate bid", "GOP Rep. Brooks enters Alabama Senate race", "Brooks Announces Primary Challenge to Strange", "Hoover businessman Dom Gentile announces run for U.S. Senate seat", "Senate candidate Dom Gentile drops out of race, endorses Mo Brooks", "Senate special election hopeful withdraws; candidates shrink to 18", "Birmingham businessman Bryan Peeples running for U.S. Senate seat", "Alabama State Senator Trip Pittman announces run for U.S. Senate", "Ed Henry says he'll run for US Senate seat", "Ed Henry says he will not run for U.S. Senate", "Who will challenge Sen. Luther Strange? [7] Trump's efforts on behalf of Strange included a rally in Alabama, plus tweeting.[9]. [22], At 9:23 p.m. CST, the Associated Press called the election for Jones, though Moore refused to concede. Senator from Alabama since Howell Heflin's retirement in 1997. [187][185], * Unpublished poll released on December 15. These included Texas Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Attorney General and former seat holder Jeff Sessions, Ivanka Trump,[162] the National Republican Senatorial Committee,[163] former Republican presidential nominees Mitt Romney[164] and John McCain,[165] Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,[166] Ohio Governor John Kasich,[167] Utah Senator Mike Lee,[168] Montana Senator Steve Daines,[169] and House Representatives Barbara Comstock, Carlos Curbelo, and Adam Kinzinger, as well as the Young Republican Federation of Alabama.

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