Jeff Sessions Announces Bid For Former Senate Seat

Jeff Sessions Announces Bid For Former Senate Seat

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Jeff Sessions announced his candidacy for his former U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, a position he held for 20 years before joining the Trump administration. His relationship with President Trump deteriorated after Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation, leading to his resignation in 2018. The seat is currently held by Democratic Senator Doug Jones. Sessions joins a crowded Republican primary field, including Bradley Byrne, John Merrill, and Tommy Tuberville, with the primary scheduled for March 3rd.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Jeff Sessions serve Alabama in the U.S. Senate before joining the Trump administration?

15 years

10 years

20 years

25 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the souring of Sessions' relationship with President Trump?

His economic policies

His recusal from the Russia investigation

His stance on immigration

His healthcare reforms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who currently holds the Senate seat that Sessions is running for?

Tommy Tuberville

Bradley Byrne

John Merrill

Doug Jones

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a candidate in the Republican primary for the Alabama Senate seat?

Tommy Tuberville

Bradley Byrne

John Merrill

Doug Jones

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the GOP's Alabama primary scheduled?

March 3rd

April 3rd

May 3rd

February 3rd