Barry Moore
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Candidate, U.S. House Alabama District 2

U.S. House Alabama District 2

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

1

Predecessor
Martha Roby
Prior offices
Alabama House of Representatives District 91

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 3, 2020

Next election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Enterprise State Junior College

Bachelor's

Auburn University, 1992

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business owner
Contact

Barry Moore (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Moore (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. The Republican primary for this office on May 24, 2022, was canceled.

Moore was a candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Moore lost the primary on June 5, 2018.

Moore was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Alabama.

Biography[edit]

Barry Moore served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Moore earned a B.S. in agricultural science from Auburn University.[1][2] His career experience includes co-owning and co-operating Barry Moore Industries.[2]

Committee assignments[edit]

U.S. House[edit]

2021-2022

Moore was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moore served on the following committees:

Alabama committee assignments, 2015
Commerce and Small Business
Education Policy
Military and Veterans' Affairs, Chair
Rules

2011-2012[edit]

Moore served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:

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Elections[edit]

2022[edit]

See also: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

The primary will occur on May 24, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Incumbent Barry Moore is running in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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Barry Moore (R)

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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Phyllis Harvey-Hall and Vimal Patel are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on May 24, 2022.


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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Barry Moore advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020[edit]

See also: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Barry Moore defeated Phyllis Harvey-Hall and John Page in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Barry Moore (R)
 
65.2
 
197,996

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Phyllis Harvey-Hall (D)
 
34.7
 
105,286

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John Page (L) (Write-in)
 
 
0
  Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
287

Total votes: 303,569
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Barry Moore defeated Jeff Coleman in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on July 14, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Barry Moore
 
60.4
 
52,116

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Jeff Coleman Candidate Connection
 
39.6
 
34,102

Total votes: 86,218
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Phyllis Harvey-Hall defeated Nathan Mathis in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Phyllis Harvey-Hall
 
59.2
 
27,399

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Nathan Mathis Candidate Connection
 
40.8
 
18,898

Total votes: 46,297
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Jeff Coleman Candidate Connection
 
38.1
 
39,804

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Barry Moore
 
20.5
 
21,392

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Jessica Taylor Candidate Connection
 
19.9
 
20,789

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Troy King
 
14.5
 
15,171

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Terri Hasdorff Candidate Connection
 
5.0
 
5,216

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Thomas W. Brown Jr. Candidate Connection
 
1.3
 
1,395

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Robert Rogers
 
0.8
 
826

Total votes: 104,593
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Candidate profile[edit]

Image of Barry Moore

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

Alabama House of Representatives (2010-2018)

Biography:  Moore received an associate degree from Enterprise State Junior College and a bachelor's degree from Auburn University. He served in the United States Army and in the Alabama National Guard and Reserves. As of the 2020 election, he was CEO of Barry Moore Industries, which he founded in 1998.


Key Messages

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Moore emphasized that he is a veteran.


Moore said he was rated the most conservative lawmaker in Alabama and that he "fought for lower taxes and less government regulation."


Moore stated that he was the first elected official in the nation to publicly endorse Donald Trump in 2015.


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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Alabama District 2 in 2020

2018[edit]

See also: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Incumbent Martha Roby defeated Tabitha Isner in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Martha Roby (R)
 
61.4
 
138,879

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Tabitha Isner (D)
 
38.4
 
86,931
  Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
420

Total votes: 226,230
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Incumbent Martha Roby defeated Bobby Bright in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on July 17, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Martha Roby
 
68.0
 
48,277

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Bobby Bright
 
32.0
 
22,767

Total votes: 71,044
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Tabitha Isner defeated Audri Scott Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Tabitha Isner
 
60.4
 
20,351

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Audri Scott Williams
 
39.6
 
13,315

Total votes: 33,666
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Incumbent Martha Roby and Bobby Bright advanced to a runoff. They defeated Barry Moore, Rich Hobson, and Tommy Amason in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Martha Roby
 
39.0
 
36,708

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Bobby Bright
 
28.1
 
26,481

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Barry Moore
 
19.3
 
18,177

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Rich Hobson
 
7.5
 
7,052

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Tommy Amason
 
6.1
 
5,763

Total votes: 94,181
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2014[edit]

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Barry Moore defeated Joshua Pipkin in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]

Alabama House of Representatives, District 91 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBarry Moore Incumbent 55.5% 3,905
Joshua Pipkin 44.5% 3,136
Total Votes 7,041

2010[edit]

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2010

Moore defeated incumbent Democrat Terry Spicer in the November 2 general election.[7]

Alabama House of Representatives, District 91 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Barry Moore (R) 9,754
Terry Spicer (D) 5,383

Campaign themes[edit]

2022[edit]

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2020[edit]

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Campaign website[edit]

Moore's campaign website stated the following:

During his tenure in the legislature, Barry distinguished himself as one of Alabama’s most ardent conservatives. Numerous organizations have recognized him as the state’s most conservative legislator.

✔ Protect the Right to Life

✔ Fight for Religious Freedom

✔ Reduce Government & Cut Taxes

✔ Stand up for Veterans & Law Enforcement

✔ Build the Wall!

✔ End Common Core

✔ Repeal Obama Care

✔ Strengthen the Military

✔ Staunch 2nd Amendment Supporter

✔ Protecting American Jobs & the American Worker

✔ Work with Trump & Keep America Great!

Barry believes the Second Amendment should remain unchanged and uninhibited. “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” is pretty clear. Barry does NOT support red flag laws in any form; does NOT support restrictions on AR-type weapons; and does NOT support restrictions on high capacity magazines. Barry SUPPORTS both concealed carry and constitutional carry, and he would support legislation to require all states to recognize concealed carry permits from other states.

“We can not sacrifice freedom for safety, if we do, we will have neither. The Second Amendment gives the power to the people to protect against tyranny. That’s why we have it.” – Barry Moore[8]

—Barry Moore's campaign website (2020)[9]

2018[edit]

Moore's website highlighted the campaign themes below.

Making America Great Again

For years Barack Obama weakened our military and our position in the world. Now, Donald Trump is committed to growing our military, making sure we are the best armed force in the world, and projecting strength around the globe. Barry Moore, a proud veteran, is committed to standing with our president to fight for our military, for American strength, and for our soldiers.

If we want to preserve the status of Maxwell-Gunter and Ft. Rucker as among the nation’s most preeminent bases, Barry Moore is our choice for Congress.

Education and Common Core

No one knows the needs of our children better than their parents. No one knows what is needed in our classrooms better than our teachers. No one knows what is best for our schools better than our state and local school boards. It’s time the federal government stop intruding on our education system. As the leading opponent of Common Core at the Alabama State House, Barry Moore is the only candidate who will return control of education back to Alabamians.

Protecting the Unborn

There is no greater right than the Right to Life and no greater atrocity than the destruction of innocent human life. Barry Moore will be our nation’s foremost advocate for the unborn, and he will fight tooth and nail to make certain that your tax dollars are NEVER AGAIN used to fund abortions.

Standing up for our Faith and Pastors

The radical Left relentlessly mocks our faith and seeks to silence our pastors. It’s time we had an advocate in Congress who will protect and promote religious freedom. A devout Christian, Barry Moore will be a proud leader for our faith and our values in Congress.

Protecting our Right to Bear Arms

The Constitution is abundantly clear: the government cannot take away our absolute Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Barry Moore will keep the federal government away from our guns.

Protecting our Farmers

The farmers in District 2 help feed the world. As our congressman, Barry will be their voice, work to give them the support they need, and listen to them not special interests.

Caring for our Veterans

No one deserves more from us than those who were willing to sacrifice themselves for our freedom. THERE CAN BE NO MORE EXCUSES! It’s time to fix the VA and give our veterans they care they deserve. Barry Moore has fought for our veterans in Montgomery, and he will do the same in Washington.

Cutting Taxes and Spending

Our nation has a debt crisis, and we have a tax crisis. The federal government can no longer stick its hands further and further into our pockets to compensate for the lack of self-control of our political leaders. Barry Moore has the conviction needed to cut spending, solve our debt crisis, and make certain that you keep more of what you earn.

Draining the Swamp

Washington, DC is a mess. Lobbyists run our nation’s capital, and the political ruling class has long forgotten how to be public servants. Barry Moore will work with President Trump to ‘Drain the Swamp,’ reform our government, and return power and influence back to ‘We The People.’

Making America Safe Again

President Trump needs allies in Congress who understand the importance of building the wall, protecting American jobs, and keeping terrorists out. In Congress, Barry Moore will be an unrelenting advocate for law enforcement, and he will work tirelessly to stop illegal immigration from destroying our country.

Fighting Fake News and Supporting Trump

The liberal media hates our values, and they loathe Donald Trump. Now is not the time for quivering politicians. We need bold leaders who will speak out against the lies of the mainstream media and defend our president. Barry Moore was the first elected official in Alabama to endorse Donald Trump, and he is proud to continue to be among his strongest supporters.

Making America Prosperous Again

We have a hard working and robust workforce here in District 2, and there is no reason we should not have a thriving jobs market to match. A successful small business owner, Barry Moore knows how to create an economic climate that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunity. He will slash the red tape, cut taxes, and be an aggressive pro-jobs recruiter for our district.[10]

2010[edit]

Moore's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[11]

Excerpt: "Barry will work to restore honesty and integrity to state government."
Excerpt: "As a small business owner, Barry knows what it takes to create jobs. He knows that we need to cut taxes for working families and keep government out of the way in order to grow the economy. "
Excerpt: "He wants to put the focus back on education, and he believes there are workable solutions available that will enhance our children’s learning achievements and test scores without creating a hardship for taxpayers."
Excerpt: "Farmers are businessmen and deserve tax breaks as well to promote growth and encourage investment in critical resources necessary to sustain farms. Barry will support our local and statewide farmers and help bring their needs into focus in Montgomery."
Excerpt: "Anyone new to Coffee County soon discovers the importance of Ft. Rucker to not just our national security but also our economy. We have a long tradition of supporting our military in this area, and it must continue."


Presidential preference[edit]

2020[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2020 and Republican National Convention, 2020

Moore supported Donald Trump (R) in the 2020 presidential election.[12]

2016[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2016 and Republican National Convention, 2016

Moore supported Donald Trump (R) in the 2016 presidential election.[13]

Campaign donors[edit]


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Barry Moore campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2014 Alabama House of Representatives, District 91  ✔ $428,084
2010 Alabama House of Representatives, District 91  ✔ $320,544
Grand total raised $748,628

Source: Follow the Money

2020

U.S. House Alabama District 2 2020 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Barry Moore's campaign in 2020
Federal Pac $16,500.00
Alabama Power $15,000.00
Political Pac $15,000.00
Self Funding $11,500.00
Unitemized $11,477.00
A Qualified Multicandiate Comm $10,000.00
American Crystal Sugar $10,000.00
National Assn of Realtors $10,000.00
House Freedom Fund $10,000.00
Multi-Candidate Pac $10,000.00
Total Raised in 2020 $646,815.85
Total Spent $856,276.80
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House Alabama District 2 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Barry Moore's campaign in 2018
MOORE, FELIX BARRY $75,950.44
MOORE, MARK $3,000.00
WARREN, JOHN $2,700.00
WARREN, KAREN $2,700.00
BOAN, BARRY $2,700.00
Total Raised in 2018 $153,082.44
Source: Follow the Money


2014[edit]

Moore won re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Moore raised a total of $428,084.

2010[edit]

In 2010, Moore raised $320,544 in contributions.[14]

His four largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Alabama Republican Party $123,537
Business Council Of Alabama $46,000
Friends Of Mike Hubbard $28,000
Republican Women Of Coffee County PAC $20,000

Noteworthy events[edit]

Arrest, trial, acquittal (2014)[edit]

Moore was arrested on April 24, 2014, following a corruption probe by the Alabama Attorney General's office. He was arrested and charged with two counts of felony perjury and two counts of providing false statements to a Lee County Special Grand Jury. He issued the following statement: "Rep. Moore strenuously denies that he is guilty of any wrongdoing, or that he has perjured himself in any way, and he looks forward to being afforded a day in court to defend himself against these baseless charges." If convicted, Moore would have automatically been removed from his seat. He could have faced up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine for each of the four counts.[15]

On October 30, a jury found Moore not guilty of all charges.[16]

Scorecards[edit]

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2018

In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.


2017


2016


2015


2014

See also[edit]


External links[edit]

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  • Footnotes[edit]

    1. Barry Moore 2018 campaign website, "Meet Barry," accessed March 13, 2018
    2. 2.0 2.1 Barry Moore for US Congress, "Meet Barry," accessed April 27, 2021
    3. Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
    4. Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
    5. Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
    6. Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
    7. Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
    8. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    9. Barry Moore's 2020 campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed June 30, 2020
    10. Barry Moore 2018 campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 22, 2018
    11. Barry Moore 2010 campaign website, "Issues," archived May 21, 2010
    12. Alabama Political Reporter , "Alabama Republicans react to Trump accepting GOP nomination for a second term," August 28, 2020
    13. WBRC , "Early Trump supporter Barry Moore didn’t vote in 2016 primary; says he should have voted absentee," June 23, 2020
    14. Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
    15. blog.al.com, "Rep. Barry Moore arrested for felony perjury in Lee County in Alabama State House corruption case (updated)," April 24, 2014
    16. Al.com, "State Rep. Barry Moore found not guilty in perjury trial," October 30, 2014

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    Preceded by
    Martha Roby (R)
    U.S. House Alabama District 2
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    2010-2018
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