Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney and politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 1961 |
Latest News about Everett Wess
16/06/2026
Birmingham attorney Everett Wess won the Democratic runoff for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat, defeating small business owner Dakarai Larriett with about 54.6% of the vote. The result made him the Democratic nominee for the open seat being vacated by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville. He will face Republican nominee Barry Moore in the November 2026 general election, where he is considered a clear underdog.
Do you like Everett Wess?
You can vote only once.
80% like · 20% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Everett W. Wess is an American attorney, former municipal judge and Democratic politician from Alabama. He is the Democratic nominee in Alabama's 2026 U.S. Senate election, which was held on 03/11/2026. He is managing partner of The Wess Law Firm, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama. |
|---|---|
| Political Activity | He has run unsuccessfully for Birmingham City Council, Jefferson County Circuit Court judgeships, and the U.S. Senate nomination before winning the 2026 Democratic runoff. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Moss Point High School, Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Associate | Associate of Arts in Music Education, Selma University |
| Bachelor's | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, Alabama A&M University |
| Master's | Master of Business Administration, Alabama A&M University |
| Juris Doctor | Juris Doctor, Birmingham School of Law |
Personal Life
| Religion | Member of Avondale Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|
Career
| Technology | Worked in information technology for about 17 years, mostly in Huntsville, Alabama, including as a software engineer on NASA contracts |
|---|---|
| Legal | Managing partner of The Wess Law Firm, P.C. since 2001, focusing on estate planning and criminal defense |
| Public Service | Has served as a municipal judge in Midfield, Alabama, and has worked as a public defender and prosecutor in small Alabama cities |
| Organizations | Member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; chair of the Birmingham Bar Association's Law Day Program; State President of the Alabama New South Coalition |
| Campaigns | Ran for Birmingham City Council District 2 (2013), Jefferson County Circuit Court (2014 and 2016), and won the 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate primary runoff on 16/06/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Early in his career he served as vice president of the Roebuck Springs-South Roebuck Neighborhood Association in Birmingham | |
| 2. He was lead attorney in the criminal defense of Harvey Updyke, the man who poisoned the oak trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner | |
| 3. His 2026 campaign focuses on voting rights, equal justice, affordable health care, public education and economic opportunity |
Social Media