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Everett Wess

Everett Wess

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Overview

Current roleAttorney

PartyDemocratic

LocationAlabama

BackgroundAttorney

EducationBirmingham School of Law (Juris Doctor)

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Notable personal detailsEverett Wess is an Alabama attorney and managing partner of The Wess Law Firm who ran for U.S. Senate in 2026 as a Democrat. He has served as a municipal judge, city prosecutor, and public defender, and his legal practice has focused on estate planning and criminal defense. He previously worked in information technology and software engineering, including work on government contracts, before entering law.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

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.

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Articles
FNFox News1 month ago

Alabama Democrats pick Senate nominee in race to succeed Tuberville

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AOArkansas Online29 days ago

Trump endorsee wins Republican runoff for Alabama US Senate seat

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SSlate1 month ago

era clause in the state constitution.

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Endorsements

Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?

Endorsers of Everett Wess for Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?

Alabama Democratic Alliance

Advocacy group

The Alabama Democratic Alliance endorsed Everett Wess.

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Richard Arrington Jr.

Public figure

Richard Arrington Jr. endorsed Everett Wess for U.S. Senate.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$73.8K
$55.3K
$36.9K
$18.4K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$73.8K
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$75.2K
$4.4K

Source: FEC

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