HOUSE
Alabama AL-06 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Gary Palmer (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +20
Race summary
One of the less vocal members of the Freedom Caucus, Rep. Gary Palmer broke a self-imposed five-term pledge by running for reelection in 2024.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: May 22, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 11, 2026
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Full Bio:
PALMER, Gary James, a Representative from Alabama; born in Haleyville, Winston County,
Ala., May 14, 1954; graduated from Hackleburg High School, Hackleburg, Ala.,
1972; attended Northwest Alabama Junior College, Phil Campbell, Ala.,
1972-1974; B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1977; engineer;
professional advocate; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourteenth
Congress and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2015-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Alabama - 06
Central: Birmingham suburbs
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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