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Alabama · Alabama's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dale Strong

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative

Electoral history

Earlier races in Alabama, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · AL-5 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 100.0% · 250,322 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · AL-5 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 67.2% · 142,435 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$1.7M
From individuals
$831K
Spent
$1.1M
Cash on hand
$1.2M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026