Doug Jones became the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama in a quarter of a century on Tuesday night when he bested former Alabama Chief Justice, Republican Roy Moore.
Following Jones’ victory, politicians from both sides of the aisle took to social to weigh-in on the results.
See their reactions below:
Alabama 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell:
Honored to welcome the Alabama Senator-elect Doug Jones to the United States Senate!!
#RightsideofHistory
2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton:
Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who’ll make them proud.
And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can — and must — compete everywhere.
Onward!
Democratic U.S. Sen. from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren:
Tonight Alabama is sending a powerful message across the country. The American people will fight back against bigotry, hate &, yes, pedophilia – & reject a man totally unfit to serve in the US Senate. Republican, Democrat, Independent – on this, there will be no compromise.
Republican U.S. Sen. from Arizona Jeff Flake:
Decency wins.
Republican Gov. of Ohio John Kasich:
Thankfully, today enough Republicans chose country over party. Tomorrow we must redouble our efforts to support candidates worthy of the office they seek. #TwoPaths
California 43rd District U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters:
How many diet cokes did Trump consume while he gulped and waited for the defeat of his pedophile candidate?? #swishswish
Democratic U.S. Sen. from New York Chuck Schumer:
Roy Moore was an awful candidate & should never have gotten to the Senate. But make no mistake, just like in VA, Dems are energized, focused more on the middle class & those struggling to get there, & things are looking better & better for 2018.
Doug Jones will be an outstanding Senator who will represent Alabama well. He was a great candidate and will be an even better Senator.
Former U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden:
Doug Jones. Thank you, Alabama. You’ve elected a man of incredible integrity, grit, and character. A fighter for working class and middle class Alabamians. He is going to make you proud in the Senate.