President Trump has endorsed Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) in the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who is running for governor.

“Barry Moore, running for United States Senate in the GREAT State of Alabama, one of my all time favorites, is a Fantastic guy and a totally reliable MAGA Warrior! He has my Complete and Total Endorsement – He will never let you down. Win, Barry, Win!” Trump said on Thursday.

“Grateful to President @realDonaldTrump for his unwavering support in our race for the U.S. Senate! I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race with the President’s complete and total endorsement. I’ve stood with him since day one, and he’s standing with us as we run through the tape on May 19!” Moore responded.

Just the News noted:

Moore first won election to Congress in 2020 and represents a large swathe of southern Alabama. He faces state Attorney General Steve Marshall and former Trump administration official Morgan Murphy. Business owner Rodney Walker and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson are also running.

The seat is regarded as safely Republican. Tuberville is trying to win governor’s seat now held by fellow Republican Kay Ivey, who must retire because of state term limits.

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Moore was among the first public officials to endorse Trump during his presidential campaign in 2015.

Trump’s endorsement will make Moore the frontrunner in the GOP primary.

More from the Alabama Political Reporter:

Moore, as a state legislator, was one of the first public officials to endorse newly minted presidential candidate Donald Trump. Moore, along with Sen. Jeff Sessions, spoke on behalf of Trump at a campaign rally in Mobile in August of 2015. Trump was getting significant media attention but was still considered a longshot. That was 10 years ago, during that decade Moore has continued his stalwart, steady support for President Trump and his conservative agenda.

Ironically, the seat Moore is now seeking, is the seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. Senator Sessions served 20 years in that seat and was consistently recognized as the most conservative member of the U.S. Senate. Moore will more than likely replicate that conservative mantra and label as Alabama’s junior senator. He has an impeccable ultra conservative voting record during his six-year tenure in the U.S. House.

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