Moore, boosted by the Trump endorsement, led the GOP primary voting Tuesday night for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.

Alabama Republicans will choose among several U.S. Senate candidates who have stressed their loyalty to President Donald Trump. U.S. Sen.

NBC News projects Moore did not clear the 50% threshold to advance to the general election. His runoff opponent remains unclear.

US Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama.

The primary field included seven Republicans vying to replace Tommy Tuberville, who announced his retirement from the Senate to campaign for governor.

Moore, boosted by the Trump endorsement, led the GOP primary voting Tuesday night for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.