Barry Moore Bio
Felix Barry Moore (born September 26, 1966) is an American politician and businessman serving as the United States Representative for Alabama’s 1st congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented Alabama’s 2nd congressional district from 2021 to 2025 and served in the Alabama House of Representatives for the 91st district from 2010 to 2018. He is the founder of Barry Moore Industries, a waste-hauling company, and holds an Associate of Science from Enterprise State Community College and a Bachelor of Science in agricultural science from Auburn University.
Moore first entered Congress after defeating Democrat Phyllis Harvey-Hall in the 2020 general election. He was later placed into the redrawn 1st district following the Allen v. Milligan redistricting decision and unseated fellow Republican incumbent Jerry Carl in the 2024 primary. In August 2025, Moore announced he would not seek reelection to the House in 2026 and would instead campaign for the United States Senate.
Early Life and Background
Barry Moore was born in Coffee County, Alabama, on September 26, 1966, and grew up on a farm in the same rural county in the southeastern part of the state. He attended Enterprise State Community College before transferring to Auburn University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science in 1992. While studying at Auburn, Moore enlisted in the Alabama National Guard, marking his first formal step toward public service.
His upbringing in Coffee County and his training in agricultural science shaped his later focus on farming, small business, and military-related issues. Moore’s family background, combined with hands-on experience in agriculture, influenced his decision to enter both the waste-hauling industry and state politics.
Path to US Politics
Moore founded Barry Moore Industries, a waste-hauling company, in 1998, building a regional business that operated across south Alabama. His entry into politics came in 2010, when he was urged to run by Mike Hubbard, then-chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Moore was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives that year, defeating Democratic incumbent Terry Spicer in the 91st district.
During his time in the state legislature, Moore built a conservative voting record and gained experience handling local issues ranging from agriculture to economic development. In April 2014, he was arrested on felony perjury and lying-to-authorities charges stemming from a grand jury investigation into Hubbard. Moore was acquitted of all charges and continued serving in the Alabama House until 2018.
Barry Moore Career
Early Career (2010–2018)
Moore represented the 91st district in the Alabama House of Representatives for eight years, focusing on conservative priorities and rural Alabama concerns. His first bid for federal office came in 2018, when he challenged incumbent U.S. Representative Martha Roby in the Republican primary for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. Moore placed third behind Roby and former U.S. Representative Bobby Bright, ending his first congressional campaign without a runoff spot.
After Roby announced she would not seek a sixth term, Moore launched a second campaign for the open 2nd district seat in 2020. He finished second in a seven-way Republican primary, trailing Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman, before defeating Coleman in a delayed runoff that had been postponed by several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moore went on to defeat Democratic nominee Phyllis Harvey-Hall with 65.2% of the vote in the general election, winning his first term in Congress.
Breakthrough (2021–2022)
Moore was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2021 and quickly drew national attention for his role in objecting to the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. On January 6, 2021, he joined the objection in Congress, and the following day he was one of 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn the election results immediately after the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Days later, Moore drew further criticism for personal Twitter posts echoing false claims of a stolen election, and his account was temporarily suspended before he deactivated it.
Throughout 2021, Moore voted against several major Democratic-led bills, including the American Rescue Plan, which he labeled a “blue state bailout,” and a House resolution condemning the Myanmar coup d’état. He was also one of 21 Republicans who voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6. By January 2022, Moore had voted in line with President Joe Biden’s stated position only 6% of the time, reflecting a sharply conservative voting record.
Republican Era (2023–Present)
Moore was reelected in 2022, again facing Phyllis Harvey-Hall and winning with 69% of the vote. In February 2023, he introduced a bill, co-sponsored by Andrew Clyde, Lauren Boebert, and George Santos, to designate the AR-15-style rifle as the National Gun of the United States. That same year, he was one of 71 House Republicans who voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a bipartisan debt-ceiling deal, and was one of three members of Alabama’s House delegation to oppose it.
After the 2023 Allen v. Milligan Supreme Court decision, Moore was placed into a redrawn 1st congressional district represented by fellow Republican Jerry Carl. On March 5, 2024, Moore narrowly won the Republican primary against Carl, despite the new district retaining 60% of Carl’s former constituents. He has continued to advocate for causes including opposition to aid packages for Ukraine, support for Israel, and legislation affecting Social Security, voting in November 2024 for the Social Security Fairness Act.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among the most defining moments of Moore’s career was his role in objecting to the 2020 presidential election results, which made him part of a historic and contentious congressional debate. In 2024, he successfully unseated a sitting Republican incumbent, Jerry Carl, in a competitive primary following court-ordered redistricting. In August 2025, Moore was booed and heckled at a town hall in Daphne, Alabama, and left abruptly through a back door without completing the event, a moment that drew statewide attention.
Barry Moore Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Barry Moore married Heather Hopper in 1992, and together the couple has four children. The Moore family attends Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama, where they have long been active in the local community. Moore’s roots in Coffee County, his agricultural education, and his long-established family life in Enterprise have remained central to his public identity.