HOUSE
Alabama AL-04 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Robert Aderholt (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +33
Race summary
As chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Rep. Robert Aderholt will be a key player in President Donald Trump’s efforts to abolish the Department of Education.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Jan 23, 2026
Primary Election: May 19, 2026
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Full Bio:
ADERHOLT, Robert, a Representative from Alabama; born in Haleyville, Winston County,
Ala., July 22, 1965; B.A., Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Ala., 1987;
J.D., Samford University, Birmingham, Ala., 1990; lawyer, private practice;
Haleyville, Ala., municipal judge, 1992-1995; staff, Alabama Governor Fob
James, 1995-1996; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the
ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
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DISTRICT DATA
Alabama - 04
North central: Cullman, Fort Payne
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Feb 13, 2025
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