Moore, Barry, 1966-

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Felix Barry Moore (born September 26, 1966) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district since 2021. The district is based in the state capital, Montgomery, and stretches into the Wiregrass. He represented the 91st district in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018

In May 2017, Moore announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives for Alabama's 2nd congressional district against incumbent Republican representative Martha Roby. He finished third in the 2018 Republican primary. After Roby announced in July 2019 that she would not run for reelection in 2020, Moore announced his candidacy for the open seat. He and defeated Democrat Phyllis Harvey-Hall in the general election.

Moore is one of 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn results in the 2020 presidential election.

Barry Moore grew up on a farm in Coffee County, and attended Enterprise State Community College. He later attended Auburn University, where he received a degree in agricultural science in 1992. While attending Auburn, Moore was enlisted in the Alabama National Guard.

In 1998, Moore founded Barry Moore Industries, a waste hauling company.

Moore was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2010, defeating Democratic incumbent Terry Spicer. PACs controlled by Mike Hubbard contributed more than $150,000 to his campaign.[6]

Two months after Moore was elected to the State House, he and his wife were awarded a contract with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Total payments from ADEM from 2011 through 2013 were $64,612.

In April 2014, Moore was arrested for felony perjury and lying to authorities during a grand jury investigation into Hubbard, Moore's friend and mentor. In late 2014, Moore was acquitted of all charges.

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