Everett Wess
Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?
$154.0K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
LocationAlabama
BackgroundAttorney
EducationSelma University — Associate of Arts, Music Education
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Notable personal detailsEverett W. Wess is an Alabama attorney and civil rights advocate who ran for the U.S. Senate in Alabama as a Democrat in 2026. He has served as managing partner of The Wess Law Firm, P.C., and has also served as a Midfield Municipal Court judge in Jefferson County. Wess has degrees from Selma University and Alabama A&M University and earned a Juris Doctor from the Birmingham School of Law.
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Positions
Healthcare
Everett Wess lists affordable healthcare and increased access to healthcare as one of his key campaign issues. Public profiles and local coverage describe healthcare access for working families as a campaign priority but do not provide detailed policy proposals or explicit support for specific reforms (for example, Medicaid expansion, a public option, or Medicare for All). Available sources therefore indicate a general pro-access stance without clear policy specifics.
Climate & Energy
No detailed climate or energy policy commitments are available from the candidate’s campaign materials; public profiles and local party pages describe consumer-focused utility regulation and a general desire for thoughtful energy policy but do not state specific positions on emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, or major clean-energy legislation.
News
Everett Wess won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama after defeating Dakarai Larriett in a runoff. He is now set to face Republican Barry Moore in the general election for the state’s open Senate seat. The race is part of the 2026 Alabama Senate contest, and the latest reporting mainly focuses on the matchup now taking shape.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Everett Wess for Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?
Alabama Democratic Alliance
Advocacy group
The Alabama Democratic Alliance endorsed Everett Wess.
Richard Arrington Jr.
Public figure
Richard Arrington Jr. endorsed Everett Wess for U.S. Senate.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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