Republican Representative Barry Moore emerged victorious in the election for a U.S. House seat, representing the state of Alabama on Tuesday evening. Moore secured his win against Democratic contender Tom Holmes, thereby claiming the position in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, which covers a significant portion of southern Alabama.

Currently, Moore serves as a congressman for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. However, due to a recent overhaul of Alabama’s congressional boundaries mandated by a federal court, he found himself drawn out of his current district. This led Moore to make the strategic decision to run for the position in the 1st District.

In an impressive political turn, he successfully defeated incumbent Jerry Carl in the Republican primary to secure his nomination for the general election. The conclusion of the election on Tuesday saw the results reported, with the announcement of Moore’s win being made by media sources at approximately 10:34 p.m. EST.

Moore’s victory signifies a continuation of Republican representation in the district and reflects the political dynamics at play within Alabama. As the new representative of the 1st Congressional District, he is poised to address the concerns and needs of constituents in southern Alabama.