Alabama Senate Race: Moore vs Marshall Runoff

0:00Alabama's U.S. Senate race to replace Tommy to reveal is heating up and the latest poll points to a runoff in the Republican primary. U.S. Representative Barry Moore leads with 31 percent, followed by State Attorney General Steve Marshall and 19.4 percent. No candidate is close to 50 percent ahead of the May 19th vote. Moore's rise comes after President Donald Trump's endorsement back in January, flipping the script from early polls where Marshall held the top spot. Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson sits third with about 16 percent, pulling in over $1 million despite no prior public office. Other contenders like Rodney Walker, Dale Shelton, Diaz Jr., and Seth Burton trail far behind, keeping the focus on the top trio. Voters seem split, with money and endorsements driving the momentum in this cash heavy contest. Decision desk, HQ's numbers confirm nobody cracks a majority, so the top two will clash in a June 16th runoff. Campaigns are ramping up with less than three weeks left. Expect fireworks as more in Marshall gear up for what looks like a head-to-head battle, shaving Alabama's Senate future.

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