Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The seat is being vacated by Sen.

Calling himself a “Trump conservative,” the Republican joins a primary field that also includes the state attorney general and a former Navy SEAL.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA) - Republican Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) announced his campaign for Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate position Tuesday morning. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced earlier this year that he is running to be Alabama’s next governor. Rep. Moore joins a growing field of candidates on both sides of the aisle.