Jeff Sessions Announces Bid For Former Senate Seat

Jeff Sessions announced his candidacy for his former U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, just before the filing deadline. Sessions, who served Alabama in the Senate for 20 years, resigned in 2017 to join the Trump administration. His relationship with President Trump deteriorated after recusing himself from the Russia investigation, leading to his resignation in 2018. Currently, Democratic Senator Doug Jones holds Sessions' former seat. Sessions joins a crowded Republican primary field, with the Alabama GOP primary set for March 3rd.

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

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 25 years

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

• His healthcare reforms

• His economic policies

• His recusal from the Russia investigation

• His stance on immigration

In which year did President Trump ask Jeff Sessions to resign?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2017

• 2019

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

• Democratic Senator Doug Jones

• Republican Senator Richard Shelby

• Republican Senator Mitch McConnell

• Independent Senator Angus King

When is the GOP Alabama primary scheduled?

• February 3rd

• May 3rd

• April 3rd

• March 3rd