U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, Alabama

November 3, 2026 · 14 statements · 2026.09.30-c6a00dbc

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Candidates

  • Barry Moore

    Republican

    Sourced positions on 9 of 14

  • Everett Wess

    Democratic

    Sourced positions on 0 of 14

    Limited data. Fewer than 6 sourced positions.

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Federal statements

EconomyNo. 01/14

The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.

Background

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.

Barry Moore No clear position

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TaxesNo. 02/14

Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.

Background

This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.

Barry Moore No clear position

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Health careNo. 03/14

Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.

Background

These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.

Barry Moore Disagree

I'm concerned about extending them.

Press quote · Sep 28, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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ImmigrationNo. 04/14

Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Background

This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.

Barry Moore Agree

No border security, no government funding

Campaign or official site · Jan 3, 2024 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

provides $600 million for construction of the southern border wall

Campaign or official site · Jan 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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GunsNo. 05/14

Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.

Background

Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.

Barry Moore Disagree

The only effect this gun-grabbing legislation will have is to keep law-abiding citizens from exercising their constitutional rights.

Campaign or official site · Mar 11, 2021 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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AbortionNo. 06/14

Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.

Background

Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.

Barry Moore Agree

Trampling over state laws, this bill overturns nearly every pro-life protection that Alabama has in place

Campaign or official site · Sep 24, 2021 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 07/14

The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.

Background

This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.

Barry Moore Agree

From the oil fields of Midland to the Gulf Coast of Alabama, we need to unleash American energy and rein in wasteful spending.

Campaign or official site · Jul 25, 2024 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 08/14

The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Background

This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.

Barry Moore No clear position

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EconomyNo. 09/14

The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.

Background

Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.

Barry Moore Agree

the shrimp producers on the Gulf Coast, the crabbers, the fishers, they're excited about the tariffs because China was allowed to just dump products in our markets

Press quote · May 5, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Democracy and electionsNo. 10/14

Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.

Background

Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.

Barry Moore Agree

Require individuals to present an eligible photo ID before voting.

Campaign or official site · Feb 27, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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Public safetyNo. 11/14

Federal grants to local police departments should be increased.

Background

Federal grant programs help local departments pay for officers, equipment and training. This would raise the amount available.

Barry Moore No clear position

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Public safetyNo. 12/14

A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.

Background

Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.

Barry Moore No clear position

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Foreign policyNo. 13/14

The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.

Background

The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.

Barry Moore Disagree

I oppose another blank check to Ukraine while we are $35 trillion in debt and our border has been overrun by more than nine million illegals.

Campaign or official site · Apr 20, 2024 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Foreign policyNo. 14/14

The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.

Background

The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.

Barry Moore Disagree

Moore (AL): Nay

Vote record · Jul 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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