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Alabama · Alabama's 1st District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Jerry Carl

Republican

Former U.S. representative (2021–2025) and nominee in the May primary election

Electoral history

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

  1. 2022

    U.S. House · AL-1 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 84.2% · 140,592 votes

    Won
  2. 2020

    U.S. House · AL-1 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 64.4% · 211,825 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$1.4M
From individuals
$735.1K
Spent
$1.2M
Cash on hand
$345.2K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026