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Alabama · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Dale Whitney Strong Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (AL-5) seeks reelection in 2026 after serving since January 2023. Full profile → Andrew Sneed Democratic Democrat Andrew Sneed, master plumber and small-business owner, challenges Rep. Dale Strong in Alabama's 5th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueDale Whitney Strong
Republican
Andrew Sneed
Democratic
Economy & jobsOpposes tax increases; supports spending cuts and balanced budget Voted 84 yes · 3 no · 7 missedPrioritizes affordability, repealing tariffs, and rural economic investment
HousingSupports rolling back federal housing mandates; backed housing tax-credit expansion Voted 5 yes Supports expanding rental assistance and affordable housing options
Health careSupports rural health services; backed Medicaid changes in H.R. 1 Voted 33 yes Supports expanding Medicaid, lowering costs, and keeping rural hospitals open
ImmigrationSupports border wall, deportations, and strict immigration enforcement Voted 24 yes · 1 no no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; supports federal prohibitions on abortion funding Voted 4 yes no sourced position
EducationSupports parental control in education; opposes federal curriculum control Voted 29 yes · 1 missedSupports broader educational pathways beyond four-year college degrees
Climate & energySupports eliminating climate change spending mandates Voted 108 yes · 5 no · 2 missedSupports clean energy funding, grid resilience, and data center moratorium
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports law enforcement funding and resources Voted 75 yes · 1 no · 2 missedLimited: referenced keeping kids safe, no detailed policy
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax increases; supports cutting spending and making 2017 tax cuts permanent Voted 56 yes · 1 no · 4 missedOpposes tariffs, supports closing loopholes for top 1%, raise minimum wage
GunsSupports Second Amendment rights; lifetime NRA member Voted 8 yes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Voted 16 yes Supports voting rights, redistricting reform, and government accountability
Foreign policy & defenseSupports America First foreign policy and military readiness Voted 103 yes · 7 no · 1 missedOpposes unauthorized war; argues war powers belong to Congress

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