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2017 Alabama U.S. Senate election results

Go here for overall and county-by-county results for the 2017 Alabama U.S. Senate special election.

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This is the front page of The Birmingham News for tomorrow morning: #alsen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/z85YsWxtH2 — AL.com (@aldotcom) December 13, 2017

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Julie Bennett

Roy Moore refuses to concede Senate race, puts hopes on recount

Roy Moore has frequently said, in social media posts, that he will never give up the fight.And after he lost the Alabama Senate election on Tuesday to Democrat Doug Jones, Moore is sticking with that mantra -- refusing to concede the race to Jones.

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What counties did Doug Jones win? What about Roy Moore?

You can see the counties won by Doug Jones and Roy Moore here.

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Moore not giving up yet

Moore spokesperson Bill Armistead said campaign isn't giving up, waiting for the final numbers and a possible recount.

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Andrew Harnik / AP

Trump congratulates Jones

Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 13, 2017

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Doug Jones speech

"I have been waiting all my life and now I don't know what the hell to say," an obviously surprised Doug Jones tells crowd.

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Longtime Alabama observer Bill Stewart on Roy Moore's weekend: "It was incumbent on Moore after having received that presidential endorsement to show himself to be working among the voters of Alabama trying to win their support. But the leader went AWOL, so to speak." #ALSen — John Sharp (@JohnSharp99) December 13, 2017

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I hate everyone who opposed Roy Moore, so I'd laugh if he won, but I secretly hope Moore loses, so Mo Brooks can replace the Dem in 2 years. — Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) December 13, 2017

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Jones camp celebrates

Stunting on Roy Moore's grave pic.twitter.com/FcUcDNlvFy — Kmarko (@Kmarkobarstool) December 13, 2017

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Moore not giving up yet

Rich Hobson of Moore campaign said they're not ready to call race. "It could be awhile." Asked people to pray. #alsen #alpolitics — Mary Sell (@MarySellQuillen) December 13, 2017

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Scene of Moore event

Scene of quiet crowd at Roy Moore watch party after #AlabamaSenateElection is called for Doug Jones. pic.twitter.com/rvPGhtxsCS — Paul Gattis (@paul_gattis) December 13, 2017

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BREAKING: Democrat Doug Jones wins election as U.S. senator from Alabama. @AP race call at 10:23 p.m. EST. #AlabamaElection #APracecall — The Associated Press (@AP) December 13, 2017

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Moore musician playing Amazing Grace crowd somber pic.twitter.com/hCE5JYxBZA — Alan Collins (@fox6alancollins) December 13, 2017

A somber scene at Moore event

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Bob Gathany/bgathany@AL.com

Turnout could reach 50 percent

#ALSen Just got off the phone with .@JohnHMerrill about voter turnout. According to Alabama's Secretary of State, voter turnout was anticipated to be about 25%. Instead, he says it is currently at a little more than 50% and could surpass 1,000,000 votes statewide .@abc3340 — Patrick Karl Thomas (@PatThomasNews) December 13, 2017

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Moore only writing one speech, regardless of results

The Moore campaign tells me he’s writing one speech and one speech only, calling tonight “an opportunity for the Judge to call America back to her foundational principles regardless of what happens in the election.” — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) December 13, 2017

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What counties are we waiting on?

What counties aren’t in? Still waiting on bulk of Baldwin County, Escambia County, Jefferson County, Montgomery County, Tuscaloosa County and Madison County and all of Dallas County (Selma).

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From Moore backer Breitbart

Breitbart signals concerns for Moore camp: 9:20: Potential turnout problem for Moore if the NYT model's estimates are correct.

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When will new Senator take office?

McConnell says winner of Alabama Senate race will not be sworn in until end of current session https://t.co/Z98xnjt86q pic.twitter.com/q9cQSZ5xrO — The Hill (@thehill) December 13, 2017

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Moore camp confident

Dean Young, Chief Strategist for Roy Moore's Campaign, doing a live interview with a network. He told the correspondent: "You smell that? It's the smell of victory" @whnt #alsen #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/ICt4wpoZM9 — Chris Davis (@ChrisDavisMMJ) December 13, 2017

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Write in votes

So far, 5,451 voters in #ALSenate race voted for a write-in candidate — Andrea Ramey (@Andrea_WPMI) December 13, 2017

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Live Election Results from al.com Alabama U.S. Senate Special Election Results Posted by al.com on Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

Results coming in

You can follow along live here.

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John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

Some Mobile voters delayed by ID address questions

Some Mobile voters whose addresses on their driver licenses did not match their voter registration were referred to a clerk rather than being allowed to immediately vote in today's special election for the U.S. Senate.

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Moore in the lead

With 12 percent of the vote in, Moore is up by 12 percent.

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Alabama knows the importance of voting!! Legion Field has VOTED!!! pic.twitter.com/Ky5n4Rde1n — Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) December 13, 2017

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First results in

Our first precinct results are in: With less than 1 percent of precincts reported, Jones leads Moore 321 votes to 103, or 75 percent to 24 percent with 3 write in votes.

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Polls close

Polls close at 7 p.m., now just waiting on results.

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Heavy suburban turnout?

Voter turnout appears heavier than expected in one of Alabama's most reliably Republican counties in the U.S. Senate election, and officials say they're not just seeing the usual GOP crowd.

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More exit poll results

From CBS: "Most voters casting ballots in Alabama's special election for U.S. Senate say they decided on their candidate some time ago, according to early exit polling. Six in 10 made up their minds before November – largely prior to when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Republican candidate Roy Moore. Still, nearly four in 10 say they made their decision in November or after that, including about one in five who decided this month." You can read more here.

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More on GOP plans if Moore wins

JUST IN: Senate Republicans have been told they will meet tomorrow morning as a conference to discuss next steps if Roy Moore wins tonight, multiple sources tell @NBCNEWS. The meeting is currently scheduled for 10am in the Capitol, but timing could shift. — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) December 12, 2017

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From Wisconsin Democratic Congresswoman

Another #RoyMoore supporter just called my office posing as an @AP reporter.



Once their cover was blown they started screaming & called me & my staff the n-word & other racial slurs.



I won't be intimidated.



I won't stop speaking out.



You will not shut me down.



Believe it. — Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) December 12, 2017

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One hour to go

Polls in Alabama close at 7 p.m.

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Turnout high in Jefferson, Madison counties

Speaking on CNN, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said turnout high in Madison and Jefferson County.

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Brynn Anderson

Early exit polls

Early exit poll data suggests that 49 percent of Alabama Senate voters believe the allegations of sexual misconduct against Republican Roy Moore are definitely or probably true, but that very few rank it as the single most important factor in determining their vote. You can read more here.

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The NBC News early polling shows that 35 percent say that the allegations are "not a factor at all," while 32 percent say it's "one of several important factors." Only 7 percent peg it as the "single most important factor," while another 19 percent say it's a "minor factor."

An overall 55 percent of the voters say the allegations were not a factor in their vote during Tuesday's special Senate election between Moore and Democrat Doug Jones.

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Moore could face rocky reception

CNN reporting Senate Republicans plan meeting tomorrow to discuss what to do with Roy Moore should he win the election. No guarantee he will be permitted to join Republican Senatorial Committee.

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CNN

Who is Ted Crockett? Moore surrogate, former county commissioner, wraps awkward interview

Ted Crockett, a former Shelby County (AL) Commissioner turned Roy Moore spokesperson, said the Alabama Senate candidate "probably" still believes homosexuality should be illegal. You can see the interview here.

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No Wash Post at Moore event?

Just spoke with Moore campaign, which confirmed reporters from the Washington Post were asked to leave the election night party. The campaign said the WaPo was notified yesterday their credentials were denied. #AlSen — Lauren Walsh (@LaurenWalshTV) December 12, 2017

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Brynn Anderson

Heightened security at Moore event

From AP:

There are signs of heightened security at Republican Roy Moore's election night gathering in the Alabama race for U.S. Senate.

Men in SWAT uniforms videoed the exterior of the building where Moore's party is being held in Montgomery. Campaign spokeswoman Hannah Ford said the campaign had previously received threats.

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Crowds gather for Moore watch party

Roy Moore venue in Montgomery already jam packed with media. #alsenate pic.twitter.com/xp6ZWpCWZ7 — Mike Cason (@MikeCasonAL) December 12, 2017

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Gearing up for Jones

Deep inside the political blender. Set up time for the media at the Doug Jones for Senate election night event. Sheraton Hotel Birmingham. @aldotcom pic.twitter.com/d8KPRFpv1d — Joe Songer (@JoeSonger22) December 12, 2017

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Huge media presence at Doug Jones Election Night party at the Birmingham Sheraton and there's still 3 hours left until polls close in #ALSen pic.twitter.com/yZICwNormL — Howard Koplowitz (@HowardKoplowitz) December 12, 2017

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More voters turning out?

Shelby County Probate Judge Jim Fuhrmeister says turnout appears higher than normal among young people and black voters in Tuesday's balloting. That could help Democrat Doug Jones against Republican Roy Moore.

Fuhrmeister says he isn't predicting a Democratic win, but he expects the party to see some results for its efforts.

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Voter surge at the Alabama coast? https://t.co/yPseqsoKwD — Challen Stephens (@ChallenStephens) December 12, 2017

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AL.com File Photo

Homeland Security watching

The Department of Homeland Security is keeping its eye on Alabama's special U.S. Senate election. The agency's top infrastructure and cybersecurity official says a federal protective security adviser and a cybersecurity adviser are in the capital city of Montgomery and working "side by side" with state government officials in case issues arise.

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Now a vote for Nick Saban

This guy just voted for Nick Saban instead of Roy Moore or Doug Jones in the Alabama special election pic.twitter.com/l1gtg3puqp — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 12, 2017

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And because it's Alabama...football stars weigh in

Nope but you can vote for Doug https://t.co/sNJJRQVZGF — Kerryon Johnson (@AyeyoKEJO) December 12, 2017

Auburn football star Kerryon Johnson passes on offer for write-in, encourages vote for Doug Jones.

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America’s future is at stake in today’s special election. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Judge Roy Moore, the only... Posted by Mo Brooks on Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Mo Brooks weighs in

Mo Brooks, who lost to Moore and Strange in the GOP primary, is backing Moore.

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When will we know who wins?

Here are some of the best estimates on when we will know who wins tonight's election.

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Bob Gathany | bgathany@al.com

Mike Pence stays silent on Alabama Senate race in final hours

Voters in Alabama who pick up the phone on Tuesday might hear the voice of President Donald Trump, his predecessor Barack Obama or former vice president Joe Biden advocating for one of the candidates in the state's Senate special election.

But they won't hear from the current vice president, Mike Pence, who in a rare break with his boss has gone silent on a race that could narrow Republican control of the Senate.

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Roy Moore sign in front of Shelby County GOP headquarters off Helena Road (261) in Pelham was defaced. @aldotcom pic.twitter.com/q7rSmJxqE9 — Kent Faulk (@krfaulk) December 12, 2017

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Alyssa Milano driving people to vote in Alabama

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John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

State auditor defends Moore

State Auditor Jim Zeigler looks to Hollywood to explain defense of Roy Moore.

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Luther Strange weighs in

I asked Luther Strange what he expects out of Alabama tonight. He says he doesn’t know. “All I know is Senator Schumer has a big smile on his face.” — Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) December 12, 2017

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Joe Songer

'Sassy' now on Twitter

You can follow the not-completely safe for work parody account for Sassy, Roy Moore's horse, at @horse_sassy. Looks like the account was set up this month.

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ALABAMA! If they are giving you a difficult time at the polls DON’T LEAVE. THIS IS VOTER INTIMIDATION OR SUPPRESSION. Call the Doug Jones Voter Protection Hotline at (800) 682-2793#GOTV4Doug #RightSideOfHistory — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 12, 2017

Another celeb weighs in

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Roy Moore arrives to vote on horseback WATCH: Roy Moore arrives on horseback to vote in Alabama's special election. http://nbcnews.to/2Agidk0 Posted by NBC News on Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Roy Moore arrives on horseback to vote

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Wonder why Roy Moore rides a horse to vote?

Moore has a long tradition of riding Sassy to the polls. You can read more here.

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Secretary of State @JohnHMerrill says it appears state is "right on target" for 25 percent voter turnout in today's special election between Doug Jones and Roy Moore. #ALSen — Mike Cason (@MikeCasonAL) December 12, 2017

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Happy 25th anniversary, Louise!

It’s been a quarter of a century, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without my best friend, partner, and running mate on this journey. pic.twitter.com/WstPeZo0X8 — Doug Jones (@DougJones) December 12, 2017

Talk about an interesting anniversary

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You can read more on turnout predictions here.

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Per AL Sec State @JohnHMerrill, if someone votes straight-ticket and then votes for a candidate for another party, the vote for the candidate counts. If someone bubbles in both straight ticket and a candidate for the same party, it counts once and doesn't kick out the ballot — Kyle Whitmire (@WarOnDumb) December 12, 2017

On straight party voting

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In final-hour order, court rules that Alabama can destroy digital voting records after all

Some late-breaking news here.

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What do the polls say?

The latest polling shows numbers in the race between Roy Moore and Doug Jones are "all over the map."

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Voter outside Moore rally talks about gay daughter who committ... "I was anti-gay myself ... I can't take back what happened to my daughter. But stuff like saying my daughter's a pervert — sure, that bothered her." WATCH: A voter outside of a Roy Moore rally in Alabama talks about losing his gay daughter to suicide. http://nbcnews.to/2AO2SYU Posted by NBC News on Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Voter outside Moore rally talks about gay daughter who committed suicide

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Big line early this morning in Cahaba Heights. Jones needs large margins over Moore in suburbs like this one to have a chance tonight. pic.twitter.com/VdL49kAXh6 — John Hammontree (@JohnHammontree) December 12, 2017

Reports of high turnout across the state

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Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.com

Doug Jones votes

Democrat Doug Jones is confident heading into election day. Here's what he had to say: "In

"Alabama we have come so far with too many things, and there is saying, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Alabama is not going to let that shame happen again."

You can read more here.

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The people of Alabama will do the right thing. Doug Jones is Pro-Abortion, weak on Crime, Military and Illegal Immigration, Bad for Gun Owners and Veterans and against the WALL. Jones is a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet. Roy Moore will always vote with us. VOTE ROY MOORE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017

Trump weighs in

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Julie Bennett

Kayla Moore: 'One of our attorneys is a Jew'

From last night's rally: The wife of embattled Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore fought back against accusations that her husband doesn't support blacks or Jews, saying at one point that one of their attorneys "is a Jew."

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Cameron Smith

What time do the polls open?

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Not sure where to vote? You can check your polling place information here.

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Alabama-born celebrity weighs in

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Associated Press

Allegations dominate race

The already-contentious race heated to boiling in early November when the Washington Post printed stories from women claiming Moore sexually abused or pursued them romantically as teenagers in the 1970s when he was a 30-plus-year-old assistant district attorney in Etowah County.

Moore denied the allegations, but the reports led to the Republican National Committee pulling its support from the former Alabama Chief Justice only to restore its backing after President Donald Trump endorsed the GOP candidate.

Jones, a former federal prosecutor, has campaigned hard on the Moore allegations in an effort to turn solidly red Alabama blue.

Polls in the race have varied widely, with two election-eve surveys reflecting the divide: one has Moore leading by 9 points, the other shows Jones up by 10 points. An average of all polling in the race has Moore with a lead of about 2.2 percent.

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Eric Schultz

The final hours

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Not sure where to vote? You can check your polling place information here. Secretary of State John Merrill said he expects about 25 percent of the state's registered voters to turn out, up from 18 percent turnout in the primary. Valid photo ID is needed. Click here to see acceptable forms of ID.

As the race entered the final hours Monday, big names weighed in on both sides of the race.

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Brynn Anderson

Steve Bannon

Moore made a final pitch to voters at a spirited election eve rally in Midland City, near Dothan, and was joined by a bevy of speakers, including Steve Bannon, the outspoken former advisor to President Trump, who had made a robocall in support of Moore.

Bannon mocked MSNBC host Joe Scarborough by telling the crowd he went to much better schools - Georgetown and Harvard - than the former Florida Congressman.

The issue? Scarborough is a graduate of the University of Alabama - the largest university in the state his candidate wants to represent in the U.S. Senate. Moore himself attended the school, graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1977.

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Charles Barkley

Former Auburn basketball star Charles Barkley stumped for Jones during a star-studded get out the vote rally in Birmingham that also featured "Orange is the New Black" actor Uzo Aduba and Randall Woodfin, the city's mayor.

"Mr. Trump, he won't even come here, but he sent Steve Bannon," Barkley said, although there has been no evidence that the president directed Bannon to make a visit to Alabama. "Only in Alabama can you send a white nationalist separatist ... to come to Alabama three times and he would be cheered at a Roy Moore rally."

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Condoleezza Rice

In a statement released exclusively to AL.com, former U.S. Secretary of State and Birmingham native Condoleezza Rice urged Alabamians to vote in the special Senate election, though she did not state a preferred candidate by name.

"I encourage you to take a stand for our core principles and for what is right. These critical times require us to come together to reject bigotry, sexism, and intolerance.

"It is imperative for Americans to remain focused on our priorities and not give way to side shows and antics. I know that Alabamans need an independent voice in Washington. But we must also insist that our representatives are dignified, decent, and respectful of the values we hold dear."

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ALGOP: We will hold Doug Jones accountable

The Alabama Republican Party issued a statement on Tuesday's election results, claiming Alabamians will watch the issues he will support or try to stop and hold him accountable.