Bradley Byrne (R) defeated tea-party-backed candidate Dean Young (R) in a special GOP runoff in Alabama’s 1st District, “marking the first big win for more moderate Republicans in the fight for control of the GOP since the government shutdown,” Roll Call reports.
Politico: “The Republican establishment struck back on Tuesday, notching a win over a tea party candidate in a closely-watched special runoff election for an Alabama congressional seat.”
?Political Trivia
Eight moments in political history. Put them on a timeline.
Play →
Five senators. Three bills. Can you guess how they all voted?
Play →
Nine Justices. One case. How did they rule?
Play →
Do you have your finger on the pulse of America?
Play →
Four questions a day.
Play →
A new game every day.