Jeff Sessions Announces Bid For Former Senate Seat

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.

What position did Jeff Sessions announce he will run for?

• Governor

• Senate seat

• House of Representatives

• Mayor

What year did Jeff Sessions step down from the Senate?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Who was the President that asked Sessions to resign?

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• George W. Bush

Name one of the Republican candidates already in the primary field.

• Bradley Byrne

• Doug Jones

• Tommy Tuberville

• John Merrill

What is the date scheduled for the GOP's Alabama primary?

• February 28

• March 3

• April 1

• May 5