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Everett Wess

Recent media appearances

Top articles

  1. Alabama Political ReporterEverett Wess makes closing argument for Democratic Senate bid ahead of midtermsOct 28, 2026
  2. Alabama Political ReporterWess highlights Alabama's rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore's voting recordSep 16, 2026
  3. Alabama Political ReporterIndependent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit U.S. Senate raceSep 10, 2026
  4. WTOP (Associated Press)Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costsJun 17, 2026
  5. Fox NewsDems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climbJun 16, 2026

Overview

Everett Wess is a Birmingham attorney and the managing partner of The Wess Law Firm, P.C., which he has led since 2001, with a practice focused on estate planning and criminal defense. He served eight years as a Midfield Municipal Court judge and has also been a prosecutor for the City of Midfield and a public defender for the City of Irondale. wessforsenate.com wtop.com

Before practicing law he spent more than a decade in Huntsville in technology, engineering and education, including work on NASA mission operations. He holds a law degree from Birmingham School of Law and an MBA and computer science degree from Alabama A&M University, and is state president of the Alabama New South Coalition. wessforsenate.com

Wess was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat Tommy Tuberville is leaving to run for governor. He led the May 19 primary and won the June 16 runoff against businessman Dakarai Larriett, then faced Republican Rep. Barry Moore and independent Craig Jelks in the November 3 general election. alreporter.com

Platform

  • Says he would work to strengthen rural hospitals and emergency departments and to recruit and retain health care workers.alreporter.com
  • Says Alabama taxpayers deserve a clear accounting of how federal rural health funding is spent.alreporter.com
  • Says he would work to lower prescription drug costs and improve maternal and mental health care.alreporter.com
  • Says he wants to protect federal student aid, grants and funding for university research.spectrumlocalnews.com
  • Says he wants to restore stability for federal workers and contractors in Huntsville.spectrumlocalnews.com
  • Says he would fight for fair courts and clean government.wessforsenate.com
  • Says he would be an independent voice who would not simply follow any president or party leader.alreporter.com