Tuesday is primary runoff day in Alabama.
Included in the runoffs is the Republican U.S. Senate election between Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), the Alabama Secretary of State race between candidates State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy) and State Auditor Jim Zeigler, and Alabama State Auditor race between State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle Shoals) and Stan Cooke.
In North Alabama, the fifth congressional district Republican runoff is taking place between former Secretary of the Army Casey Wardynski and Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong.
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on Tuesday afternoon described turnout as “light” but predicted it would finish up between 10-15% by the end of the day.
While describing statewide voter turnout as “light,” the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office tells @yhn that @JohnHMerrill is projecting 10-15% turnout by the time polls close. #alpolitics
— Dylan Smith (@DylanSmithAL) June 21, 2022
Most polls close in Alabama at 7:00 p.m.
Yellowhammer News will update this live election blog with results and news as they come in.
UPDATE 9:17 p.m.:
Allen wins GOP nomination for Alabama Secretary of State.
Congratulations @RepWesAllen! #ALGOPRunOff pic.twitter.com/6tRhPLov3v
— ALGOP (@ALGOP) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 9:03 p.m.:
Britt: “The future of Alabama is bright.”
.@KatieBrittforAL concludes her victory speech and proclaims that “the future of Alabama is bright.”
Immediately following, the DJ swiftly locates Lynyrd Skynyrd on the playlist. #ALSen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/oWpOdLh69L
— Dylan Smith (@DylanSmithAL) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 9:00 p.m.:
Tuberville congratulates Britt and says she “will be a strong partner” in fighting for Alabama values.
Congratulations to @KatieBrittforAL on winning the @GOP nomination for US Senate!
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) June 22, 2022
Katie will be a strong partner as we fight for Alabama values like personal responsibility, limited government, support for law enforcement, and a strong national defense.
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:58 p.m.:
Britt thanks U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa), her old boss, and former President Donald Trump in speech.
Britt gives a shoutout to former President Donald Trump for endorsing her campaign, says Alabamians miss his leadership.
— Dylan Smith (@DylanSmithAL) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:52 p.m.
Dale with a Strong victory over Wardynski.
https://stage.yellowhammernews.com/dale-strong-defeats-casey-wardynski-secures-al-5-gop-nod-in-dominant-victory/
UPDATE 8:49 p.m.:
Brooks concedes.
Watch:
UPDATE 8:37 p.m.:
Britt wins the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
Read more below.
https://stage.yellowhammernews.com/katie-britt-handily-defeats-mo-brooks-clinches-gop-nomination-for-u-s-senate/
UPDATE 8:22 p.m.:
Allen trouncing Zeigler.
Shaping up to be a good night for @RepWesAllen in the AL Secretary of State race.
Via @whnt with 23% reporting:
Wes Allen — 65.51%
Jim Zeigler — 34.49%#alpolitics— Dylan Smith (@DylanSmithAL) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:16 p.m.:
Brooks waving the white flag?
Every single person who helped this campaign is a patriot who loves America, and I thank you for it. This isn’t the outcome we wanted, but I am proud to have fought for our country. America, and you all, are worth it. God bless.
-Mo
— Mo Brooks (@MoBrooks) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:12 P.M.:
🚨 Alabama US Senate Primary Runoff at 8:07PM 🚨
Katie Britt – 42,171 (67.27%)
Mo Brooks – 20.516 (32.73%)
14% reporting via @DecisionDeskHQ
— Cam (@Camaran) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:06 p.m.
Both U.S. Senate (Britt), AL-5 (Strong) already called by national reporter Dave Wasserman.
I've seen enough: Trump-endorsed Katie Britt (R) defeats Freedom Caucus Rep. Mo Brooks (R) in the #ALSEN GOP runoff. @CookPolitical November rating: Solid R.
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) June 22, 2022
I've seen enough: Dale Strong (R) defeats Casey Wardynski (R) in the #AL05 GOP runoff. @CookPolitical November rating: Solid R.
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 8:00 p.m.:
Britt dominating the Wiregrass region.
Early results in the Wiregrass looking very good for Britt, a native of the Wiregrass who won the region on May 24. With 38% of the vote reported in Houston County, Britt is getting nearly 82% of the vote. #alpolitics
— Brian Lyman (@lyman_brian) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 7:58 p.m.:
The scene at Britt’s HQ:
Packed room at @KatieBrittforAL HQ vibing to some “Dixieland Delight.” Roars belt out as early returns flow in.#SpendMyDollar #ALSen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/py2klVfBY2
— Dylan Smith (@DylanSmithAL) June 22, 2022
Brooks rubbing elbows.
.@RepMoBrooks greets the people #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/kNxODQri6F
— Yaffee (@Yaffee) June 22, 2022
UPDATE 7:56 p.m.:
With just under 15% reporting, WSFA has Strong (64%) leading Wardynski (36%).
UPDATE 7:52 p.m.:
With around 5% reporting, Britt leads with 63% of the vote in the U.S. Senate race, compared to Brooks’ 37%, per WSFA.
UPDATE 7:35 p.m.:
Yellowhammer News’ Yaffee is on hand for Brooks’ watch party.
And the night begins. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/NwBr1xsNK4
— Yaffee (@Yaffee) June 22, 2022
