Larriett Prepares for Democrat Runoff for U.S. Senate Seat
Dakarai Larriett will face Everett Wess in the June 16 runoff election
Democrat U. S. Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett is gearing up for the runoff election on June 16.
Larriett received 99,033 votes in Tuesday’s primary, or 29.11% of the 340,214 votes cast. His opponent, attorney Everett Wess, received 134,608 votes, or 39.57%.
In a statement to ALPolitics.com, Larriett said:
“Getting nearly one out of three statewide votes in my first run shows how much our message resonates. I’ve had the chance to meet so many amazing people and hear their stories, but it’s clear that many folks just didn’t know about our campaign. That tells me we have some work to do.
“With my skills and experience in serving our community and advocating for education, healthcare, and economic opportunity, I’m ready to dive in. There are still about 30 percentage points up for grabs on June 16, and this is our moment. My team and I are coming together to map out a solid strategy to secure a win in the next month.”
Dakarai Larriett is a Birmingham-based entrepreneur, community advocate, and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. A native Alabamian and graduate of the Alabama School of Fine Arts and the University of Alabama, Larriett built a career in corporate leadership before launching his own business ventures. His professional background includes executive roles with companies such as Louis Vuitton and Whirlpool.
The son of a U.S. Army veteran and a teacher, Larriett has centered his Senate campaign on economic opportunity, education, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. He has said his passion for public service grew during his time as an exchange student at Howard University, while early work in logistics and supply chain management helped shape his business career.
Larriett’s campaign has drawn support from several prominent Birmingham-area Democrats, including former State Rep. Patricia Todd, Birmingham civic advocate Josh Coleman, and Birmingham Board of Education member Antwon Womack. Supporters have described him as a fresh voice focused on practical solutions and expanding opportunities for working families across Alabama.
For more information, visit https://dakarailarriett.com.
