JUST IN: Newcomer TAKES LEAD in Shocking Twist for Top Senate Seat

In a tightly contest race for Tommy Tuberville’s seat in the U.S. Senate representing Alabama… a newcomer has taken a shocking lead.

A pro-Trump former Navy SEAL came into the race in May, promising to fight for President Trump’s American First agenda.

New polling from Quantus Insights shows that Jared Hudson now sits in the LEAD for that Senate Seat.

The current Alabama Attorney General, Steve Marshall — previously favored to win by many accounts — is now trailing Hudson in the polls by a narrow margin.

Check out the new numbers from the Quantus Insights polling:

36% of Alabama’s electorate are still weighing in as undecided according to the poll.

So things can definitely change between now and the Primary election.  (May of next year…)

Hudson’s strong point — and his base of support as compared with his nearest rival — is based in national security and grit, according to this writeup on the Quantus Insights website:

In a state known for its loyalty and resolve, Alabama’s Republican base is sizing up its contenders for 2026. The latest Quantus Insights survey of 1,050 registered Republican primary voters, fielded October 13–14, offers an unvarnished look at where things stand: Who’s rising, who’s holding, and who’s got work to do.

The surprise of the poll is Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL with no political background, leading the GOP Senate primary at 27%. Attorney General Steve Marshall trails narrowly at 24%, while Congressman Barry Moore lags at 9%. The rest of the field is mired in low single digits.

But the real story may be the 36% still undecided—a sign that this contest is wide open, and the electorate is still weighing experience against conviction.

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Hudson’s support is anchored in voters who prize national security and personal grit—values he personifies. One in three respondents (33%) say a military or law enforcement background best prepares someone for the Senate, more than any other qualification. Marshall, by contrast, leans on name recognition and a law-and-order brand built in office. Moore remains a regional player, drawing from younger and more rural pockets but lacking broader traction.

In Alabama, where outsiders often win by sounding more like the people than the politicians, Hudson’s lead is no fluke. But it’s also not a lock. With over a third of voters uncommitted, the Senate primary remains volatile.

As that Quantus writeup mentioned, a lot of Hudson’s support comes from his strong stance on having a strong — and supported — military.

Just today, he posted this video via X… highlighting that while Schumer and the Democrats are trying to STOP US military members from getting a pay check during the shutdown…

President Trump is actively trying to push money already in the Pentagon’s coffers out to pay our service men and women:

Hudson didn’t announce his candidacy for Tuberville’s old seat until a few months ago.

He made that announcement with a promise to continue fighting for Americans, and to support President Trump’s agenda — as was reported back in May by the Alabama Gazette:

Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson announced on Tuesday evening that he will run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

The seat became open when U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama.

Jared Hudson is a former Navy SEAL who has a business – The Shooting Institute – that trains law enforcement officers for deadly force situation. He and his wife Lauren also founded a non-profit organization, the Covenant Rescue, to fight human trafficking.

“I’ve spent my life taking the fight to America’s enemies,” Hudson said in a press release. “Now it’s time to continue the mission in Washington.

Hudson said that if elected he would support President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Make America Great Again agenda.

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“I’ll be a warrior for President Trump’s America First Agenda,” Hudson said.

He served multiple deployments as a SEAL including serving in Iraq. He worked as a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and was a reserve deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

There is more than a year between now and the general election.

But that May 2026 primary that will include this Alabama Senate seat is going to be a hot on, to be sure.

And we’ll keep you updated as the race continues to heat up!

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