Barry Moore is a U.S. Representative from Alabama's 1st Congressional District (2025-2026), serving since 2021. Born September 26, 1966, in Coffee County, Alabama, Moore is a successful businessman and conservative politician. He founded Barry Moore Industries, a waste hauling company, in 1998 and served in the Alabama House of Representatives before his election to Congress. Moore is married to Heather Hopper Moore and has been a vocal Trump supporter since 2015, claiming to be the first elected official nationally to endorse Trump. He received Trump's endorsement for Senate in January 2026. Moore is a member of the Freedom Caucus and has maintained strong conservative voting records.
Moore was born and raised on a farm in Coffee County, Alabama, and attended Auburn University where he earned a degree in Agricultural Science (1992) while enlisting in Alabama National Guard. He founded Barry Moore Industries in 1998 as a waste removal and demolition company. He entered politics in 2010 and served in the Alabama House of Representatives (2010-2018). He was arrested in April 2014 on felony perjury charges during an investigation into Republican Party Chair Mike Hubbard but continued his political career. Moore was first elected to Congress in 2020 representing Alabama's 2nd District, then moved to the 1st District in 2025 after redistricting, defeating fellow incumbent Jerry Carl in a competitive primary.
Hardline enforcement
Believes in zero tolerance for illegal immigration and permanent border security measures.
Voting History: Voted for One Big Beautiful Bill providing $45 billion to ICE for deportations; supported SAVE America Act for election integrity
Strong support for voting restrictions
Supports the SAVE America Act requiring citizenship verification for federal elections.
Voting History: Introduced and supported SAVE America Act
Defending Christian values
Opposed Biden-era policies and fighting what he characterizes as attacks on religious freedom. Introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act.
Voting History: Introduced Defeat Sharia Law in America Act in March 2026; member of Sharia-Free America Caucus
Complete opposition to abortion
Strong pro-life record with perfect ratings from pro-life organizations.
Voting History: Rated 100% by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America; Heritage Action 98% lifetime score
Anti-regulation
Introduced Freedom to Fuel Act to exempt gas cans from federal emissions regulations.
Voting History: Introduced Freedom to Fuel Act in January 2026
Moore has maintained a consistently conservative voting record with high ratings from conservative organizations. From 2021-2026, he missed only 1.3% of roll call votes, better than the median. Heritage Action rates him 98% lifetime, Liberty Score 96%, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America 100%, and Gun Owners of America 98%. He is a member of the Freedom Caucus and voted with Trump's position only 6% of the time according to FiveThirtyEight's Biden alignment measure.
| Bill | Title | Vote | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 7006 | FY26 Appropriations Bill | Yea | 2026-01-30 | Voted for bipartisan appropriations package supporting national security and government operations |
| H.R. 556 | Spending/Budget measure | Yea | 2026-03-18 | Part of party line votes on budget measures |
Moore's social media and official campaign messaging are aggressively conservative and combative toward Democrats. He emphasizes Trump alignment heavily and uses strong language about 'fighting' the left and 'taking out the trash in Washington.' His campaign tone is more populist-nationalist than traditional Republican messaging.
Introduced Defeat Sharia Law in America Act
Part of Sharia-Free America Caucus effort; part of broader anti-Islamic rhetoric some say goes beyond actual policy
View post →Supporting SAVE America Act for election integrity
Voting restriction legislation; reflects Moore's hardline on immigration and citizenship verification
View post →Moore supports policies that harm Alabama workers and families
Democrats argue his votes reflect Freedom Caucus positions on healthcare, taxes, and regulations that disadvantage working people
Moore lacks executive experience compared to Steve Marshall (AG) and Jared Hudson (SEAL/nonprofit CEO)
Opponents emphasize executive and leadership experience as differentiators in the primary