AlabamaSpecialElection

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Also known as: DougJonesRoyMoore

#AlabamaSpecialElection

Democrat Doug Jones’s shocking Senate win in deep-red Alabama.

Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
DateDecember 12, 2017
WinnerDoug Jones (D)
LoserRoy Moore (R)
ControversyMoore’s sexual misconduct allegations

Origin & Impact

#AlabamaSpecialElection tracked a stunning upset—a Democrat winning Alabama’s Senate seat for the first time in 25 years. Republican Roy Moore faced credible sexual misconduct allegations involving teenage girls. Despite Trump’s endorsement, Moore lost narrowly.

The hashtag celebrated high Black voter turnout, especially Black women who delivered Jones’s victory. It showed limits of Trump’s endorsement power and consequences for misconduct allegations (in some cases). Moore never conceded, claiming voter fraud.

The win temporarily gave Democrats hope for 2018 midterms. Jones lost his seat in 2020, but the special election proved even Alabama wasn’t safe for deeply flawed candidates.

#DougJones #RoyMoore #Alabama #BlackWomen #SpecialElection

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