Hudson Surges in Alabama Senate Race

0:00A recent straw poll from Alabama's Jefferson County GOP just dropped some real heat in the primary races. In the U.S. Senate matchup, newcomer and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson crushed it with 52 percent of the vote, leaving Congressman Barry Moore. At 35 percent and Attorney General Steve Marshall, way back at 7 percent. Meanwhile, in the Attorney General race, Jefferson County local J. Mitchell edged out the field at 45 percent over Pamela Casey at 41 percent. Other spots saw strong showings too, like Gary Palmer holding 53 percent in the sixth congressional district, and Caroline Dobson dominating, Secretary of State with 89 percent. Jefferson County Chairman Phillip Brown says, don't sleep on these results, even though the county leans blue thanks to Birmingham Democrats. It packs one of the biggest blocks of registered Republicans in the state, so locking in that vote could sway statewide primaries. Voters also backed locals like Coleman Sheriff Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission

1:00at 72 percent and incumbents in state legislative. Races. These picks highlight homegrown appeal in a key area. As primaries heat up, this poll's signal's Hudson might be the dark horse shaking up the Senate field. Keep watching how it plays out across Alabama. You've been listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news.