The state of Alabama is voting Tuesday, July 14. Follow along for live coverage throughout the evening regarding the Republican primary runoff contests for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House in AL-01 and AL-02, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and more.
Polls close at 7:00 p.m.
In the runoff for the U.S. Senate, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville.
In Alabama’s First Congressional District, former State Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) vies for the nomination with Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl.
In AL-02, former State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) squares off against Wiregrass businessman Jeff Coleman.
Incumbent Judge Beth Kellum is being challenged by former Lauderdale County Commissioner Will Smith for a spot on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
There are also local races — both Republican and Democratic– on the ballot in certain precincts.
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill’s office on Tuesday announced that they now estimate turnout for the runoff will be between 10-15%. This is down from their estimate of 17-22% heading into the day.
“With Alabama voters exercising extreme caution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we now believe turnout for today’s Runoff Election to be somewhere between 10-15%,” Merrill stated. “I encourage anyone who is interested and eligible to go vote today, while also practicing CDC recommendations. To find your polling place or check your registration status, visit AlabamaVotes.gov.”
Update 10:13 p.m.:
Long shot no Moore — Coffee County Republican takes congressional primary runoff
Update 10:01 p.m.:
Another race of note:
Other News: Incumbent Judge Beth Kellum has defeated former Lauderdale County Commissioner Will Smith to keep her place on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Results per Secretary of State website.https://t.co/Ru3TcHIff9
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 9:44 p.m.:
Jerry Carl arrives to big applause, cheers. pic.twitter.com/BCpwowRN9M
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 9:37 p.m.:
Bill Hightower concedes AL-01 to Jerry Carl
BREAKING: @BillHightowerAL has conceded to @CarlForAlabama in #AL01
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 9:13 p.m.:
Tuberville speaks after his big win.
.@TTuberville speaking, thanking and praising @jeffsessions #alsen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/uCdsvOm3e6
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 9:07 p.m.:
Tim Howe weighs in: Winners and losers — Election day fallout
Update 9:01 p.m.:
In conceding, Sessions backs Tuberville against Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL).
Sessions endorses Tuberville. “We must stand behind him in November”
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 8:48 p.m.:
The president reacts to Tuberville’s victory.
Wow, just called! @TTuberville – Tommy Tuberville WON big against Jeff Sessions. Will be a GREAT Senator for the incredible people of Alabama. @DougJones is a terrible Senator who is just a Super Liberal puppet for Schumer & Pelosi. Represents Alabama poorly. On to November 3rd.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2020
Update 8:45 p.m.:
BREAKING: @jeffsessions has conceded to @TTuberville #alsen #alpolitics
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 8:39 p.m.:
The scene at Tuberville’s watch party:
.@TTuberville event in full swing. Awaiting the nominee’s remarks #Alsen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/pZ3e4b1LOF
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 8:35 p.m.:
Looks like Moore in AL-02.
.@DecisionDeskHQ projects @RepBarryMoore has won in AL-02 #alpolitics
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 8:26 p.m.:
National Republican Senatorial Committee tips its cap to Tuberville.
JUST IN: @NRSC Chairman @ToddYoungIN congratulates @TTuberville #alsen pic.twitter.com/NZhSlTlbi3
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 8:23 p.m.:
Update 8:11 p.m.:
Moore hanging on to a close lead
25% of precincts reporting in AL-02 and Barry Moore is maintaining his lead. pic.twitter.com/liP1Vq53nx
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 7:46 p.m.:
Barry Moore out to an early lead in AL-02.
Big chunk of votes just came in for AL-02. Barry Moore begins the night with a lead. via politico. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/bkFNoGKWaK
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 7:39 p.m.:
Tuscaloosa appears to have not forgotten about “Fear the thumb.”
https://twitter.com/brentculver/status/1283198268466442240?s=20
Update 7:19 p.m.:
Tuberville out to a very early lead.
Super early numbers starting to roll in for #alsen pic.twitter.com/5h1GqHIIiK
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) July 15, 2020
Update 7:15 p.m.:
You can’t spell Baldwin without “win.”
The Jerry Carl campaign tells me they are looking especially hard at precincts on the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County tonight as an indicator of where the AL-01 election is headed.
Hightower narrowly won Baldwin Co in the March 3 primary.
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 7:05 p.m.:
Eggs-actly where they want to be?
A consultant for Barry Moore in AL-02 told me today that two internal polls they've conducted recently showed their candidate ahead of Jeff Coleman.
He added that Team Moore is not counting their chickens before they're hatched.
— Henry Thornton (@HenryThornton95) July 15, 2020
Update 6:57 p.m.:
For election night coverage and analysis from some Yellowhammer contributors over the airwaves:
https://twitter.com/jeff_poor/status/1283184217816522752?s=20
