Roy Moore is an American politician and former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Prior to 1992, Moore was a Democrat. In 1992, however, he switched to the conservative side and joined the Republican Party. He has held several highly regarded positions in the judiciary in his home state. Additionally, he was on track to make it to the US Senate in 2017. However, those ambitions have been undermined by allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple quarters. Known for his right-wing politics, Moore has been controversial with his views on racism, homosexuality, Islam, Christianity and terrorism. Find out more about Roy below, including his biography, political career, family and net worth.
Roy Moore Bio (Age)
Roy Stewart Moore was born on February 11, 1947 in Gadsden Alabama. He was the eldest of five children born to Roy Baxter Moore and Evelyn Stewart. He had two younger brothers and two younger sisters. The family moved around a lot when he was a kid, probably for economic reasons, and he lived in places like Texas and Pennsylvania. However, his family returned and settled in Alabama.
For his education, the lawyer trained at Gallant High School and Etowah County High School. He graduated in 1965 and went to the prestigious West Point Military Academy. He spent four years at the institution, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1969. He then joined the military and was deployed as an officer in countries like Georgia and Germany. He also got a taste of the Vietnam War before leaving the army as a captain in 1974. After leaving the Army, Moore began his academic pursuits at the University of Alabama Law School. He obtained his doctorate in law in 1977 and subsequently set up his own private law practice in Gadsden.
Political career
Roy Moore began his civil service career in the Alabama judiciary in the 1980’s. He initially ran as a Democrat for offices such as Circuit Judge and Etowah District Attorney, but lost. However, his luck changed when he joined the Republicans. Roy was appointed Circuit Judge in 1992 and re-elected in 1994. He held the office until 2000, when he decided to run for the Alabama Supreme Court. However, the lawyer won the primary and general election to win the seat in 2001.
Roy held the post until 2003, when he was resigned for refusing to obey a court order. Ten years later, in January 2013, he returned to the same post. His tenure lasted four years before he was fired for refusing another court order. Roy Moore’s political career has been beset with several controversies, most notably his refusal to obey court orders.
His capital
Some sources put Roy Moore at $2million while others put his net worth at $4million. He earned his money from his salary (which isn’t really much), lectures and his books. The jurist is the author of several books including So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny and the Struggle for Religious Freedom (2015), Judicial Tyranny – The New Kings of America .
Roy Moore’s family: wife and son
Roy Moore is married to fellow Alabama native Kayla Moore (née Kisor). They first crossed paths at a dance at Gadsden State Junior College in the 1970s. They weren’t speaking at the time, but she caught Moore’s attention. After a few years, the two met again at a Christmas party in 1984 and were able to rekindle their relationship. The following year, the couple tied the knot and have been together to this day.
Moore’s wife is a former pageant contestant and now serves as the president of the couple’s Christian foundation, the Morality Foundation. The couple have four children together; two sons, Caleb and Micah and two daughters, Heather and Ory. Moore’s eldest son, Caleb, has been involved in various altercations with the law. He has been arrested at least nine times on charges of substance abuse, DUI and trespassing.