By — Jeff Amy, Associated Press Jeff Amy, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/2022-alabama-primary-election-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2022 Alabama Primary Election Results Politics May 23, 2022 4:17 PM EDT Three Republicans are in a tight race for the nomination to replace retiring Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby. Shelby’s retirement launched a heated and expensive primary for the GOP nomination for the seat. WATCH: Breaking down the primary results and what they mean for midterm elections U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks faces Katie Britt, the former leader of the Business Council of Alabama and Shelby’s former chief of staff, and businessman Mike Durant, best known as the helicopter pilot shot down and held captive in the events chronicled in “Black Hawk Down.” Trump initially endorsed Brooks last year but withdrew the endorsement in March after their relationship soured. Trump has not made another endorsement in the race. The fractured field increases the chances the race will go to a June 21 runoff. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is attempting to avoid a runoff as she faces several challengers from the right. Lindy Blanchard, who was Trump’s ambassador to Slovenia, and businessman Tim James have criticized Ivey’s support of a gas tax increase and her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that included a temporary mask mandate and appeals for people to get vaccinated. They also criticized Ivey over a charter school that welcomed LGBTQ students. Ivey has emphasized her conservative record, including signing legislation — now blocked by the courts — to make abortion a felony at any stage of pregnancy. In one campaign commercial, the governor pulls a handgun out of her purse to note her support of permitless concealed carry. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Jeff Amy, Associated Press Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Three Republicans are in a tight race for the nomination to replace retiring Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby. Shelby’s retirement launched a heated and expensive primary for the GOP nomination for the seat. WATCH: Breaking down the primary results and what they mean for midterm elections U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks faces Katie Britt, the former leader of the Business Council of Alabama and Shelby’s former chief of staff, and businessman Mike Durant, best known as the helicopter pilot shot down and held captive in the events chronicled in “Black Hawk Down.” Trump initially endorsed Brooks last year but withdrew the endorsement in March after their relationship soured. Trump has not made another endorsement in the race. The fractured field increases the chances the race will go to a June 21 runoff. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is attempting to avoid a runoff as she faces several challengers from the right. Lindy Blanchard, who was Trump’s ambassador to Slovenia, and businessman Tim James have criticized Ivey’s support of a gas tax increase and her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that included a temporary mask mandate and appeals for people to get vaccinated. They also criticized Ivey over a charter school that welcomed LGBTQ students. Ivey has emphasized her conservative record, including signing legislation — now blocked by the courts — to make abortion a felony at any stage of pregnancy. In one campaign commercial, the governor pulls a handgun out of her purse to note her support of permitless concealed carry. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now