By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/strange-moore-head-runoff-alabama-gop-primary-fill-sessions-senate-seat Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Strange, Moore head for runoff in Alabama GOP primary to fill Sessions’ Senate seat Politics Aug 15, 2017 10:20 PM EDT Sen. Luther Strange and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore are headed to a Republican primary runoff to fill the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The two men, who represent different factions within the Alabama Republican Party, will face off in a Sept. 26 runoff. READ MORE: Your guide to Alabama’s special election Strange was appointed to the Senate seat in February by the state’s then governor. He was unable to escape a runoff despite being buoyed by an endorsement by President Donald Trump. Moore harnessed his support among evangelical voters to secure a spot in the runoff. A judicial discipline panel twice removed Moore from his duties as chief justice. The runoff winner will face the Democratic nominee in a Dec. 12 election. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Sen. Luther Strange and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore are headed to a Republican primary runoff to fill the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The two men, who represent different factions within the Alabama Republican Party, will face off in a Sept. 26 runoff. READ MORE: Your guide to Alabama’s special election Strange was appointed to the Senate seat in February by the state’s then governor. He was unable to escape a runoff despite being buoyed by an endorsement by President Donald Trump. Moore harnessed his support among evangelical voters to secure a spot in the runoff. A judicial discipline panel twice removed Moore from his duties as chief justice. The runoff winner will face the Democratic nominee in a Dec. 12 election. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now