The Republican primary for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby in Alabama has become a bitter, high-dollar race as candidates jockey for the nomination.
It’s primary election day in Alabama. One thing on the list of things for voters to do today is pick a Democrat and a Republican to run to be the state’s next U.S. Senator. There’s a collection of candidates who want the job. Another issue for Alabama is the man who’s leaving office.