# Everett Wess **Everett Wess** is the 2026 Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama being vacated by [[Tommy Tuberville]]. A Birmingham attorney and repeat candidate, he campaigned on public safety and raising the federal minimum wage. He led the May 19 primary with 39.8% (132,373 votes) over Dakarai Larriett (28.9%) and won the June 16 runoff 54.6–45.4 (50,229 to 41,779). He faces [[Barry Moore]] in a seat rated Solid R. See [[AL-Sen-2026]].