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2026 Race · Alabama

U.S. House (District 6)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 6) in Alabama is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Gary Palmer (Republican) and Maurice Mercer (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Gary J. Palmer (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Maurice Mercer

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Gary J. Palmer

Republican · Since January 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8467

    ZOMBIE Act

  • HR.6373

    Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025

2026 Alabama U.S. House (District 6) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 6) in Alabama in 2026?

Gary Palmer (Republican) and Maurice Mercer (Democratic). Gary Palmer is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Alabama U.S. House (District 6) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Alabama and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Gary J. Palmer, a Republican, currently represents Alabama, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Gary J. Palmer serve on?

Gary J. Palmer serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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