Doug Jones is an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Alabama from 2018 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and gained national attention for his victory in a special election against Republican candidate Roy Moore, which made him the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama since 1997. Before his Senate career, Jones was known for his work as a federal prosecutor, where he gained recognition for successfully prosecuting the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights during his political career.