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Mo Brooks

Republican

Mo Brooks

Alabama Republican Senate nominee?

$1.6M

JUN 17, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Overview

Current roleFormer U.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age72 years old (Apr 29, 1954)

GenderMale

LocationAlabama

BackgroundAttorney

EducationB.A., Duke University (1975)

Notable personal detailsMorris Jackson Brooks Jr., known as Mo Brooks, is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 5th congressional district from 2011 to 2023. He previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives and held local and state legal roles including prosecutor, district attorney, and special assistant attorney general. Brooks earned a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports major tax reduction and overhaul proposals, including the FairTax and flat-tax options, has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge opposing tax increases, and voted for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Positions emphasize abolishing or dramatically shrinking the current income-tax/IRS system and reducing tax burdens on individuals and businesses. Has been recognized by taxpayer advocacy groups for a pro-taxpayer, anti-tax-increase voting record.

Healthcare

Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has repeatedly supported full repeal; favors shifting programs like Medicare toward private-insurer management and reducing the federal government’s role in health care. Voted for the 2017 House Republican repeal package (AHCA) and has described government-run health care negatively.

Immigration & Border

The candidate supports strict border enforcement, construction of a border wall, expanded immigration enforcement, and opposes amnesty or pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He has called for large-scale deportations and has criticized proposals to regularize undocumented immigrants. He advocates employer verification (E-Verify) and other measures to reduce illegal immigration and has been rated highly by anti-immigration advocacy groups.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Mo Brooks is pro‑life and supports restricting abortion; he frames abortion as beginning at conception, favors state authority to restrict abortion, has cosponsored multiple federal pro‑life bills, and has voted against federal legislation to protect abortion access.

Climate & Energy

Opposes major federal climate regulations and Green New Deal–style policies, disputes or minimizes mainstream scientific findings about sea-level rise and Antarctic ice, and advocates for increased domestic fossil fuel production and reduced regulation of energy. Has publicly blamed renewable-focused policies for higher energy prices and has signed pledges opposing climate-related tax or regulatory legislation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports broad Second Amendment rights, opposes expansion of federal gun restrictions such as universal background checks, and has received high ratings and endorsement from the NRA. Emphasizes backing law enforcement and gun ownership protections rather than new gun-control measures.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Mo Brooks is in the news mainly because Alabama’s Republican Senate race is taking shape around Barry Moore, who is leading early polling and has now received Donald Trump’s endorsement. That makes Trump’s backing a major factor in the primary and could further narrow Brooks’ path if he is also in the race. Separate Alabama election changes, including a move toward closed primaries, could also affect the contest if they take effect.

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Articles

BNBreitbart News Network3 months ago