Andrew
Sneed
Democrat Andrew Sneed, master plumber and small-business owner, challenges Rep. Dale Strong in Alabama's 5th Congressional District.
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Background
Andrew Sneed is a Democrat running as a challenger for Alabama's 5th Congressional District seat in the November 2026 general election, opposing Republican incumbent Rep. Dale Strong. The FEC classifies him as a challenger with no prior elected offices identified in available sources. 110
Sneed was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. According to his campaign biography, he graduated from Lee High School in 1998 and earned a BFA from Boston University in 2003. He subsequently spent about seven years in New York City working in the restaurant business before returning to Alabama. 7
After returning to Alabama, Sneed entered the skilled trades, working as a plumber's helper and advancing to become a master plumber and gas fitter. In 2019, he founded Whole Home Solutions, a home-services company he continues to own and operate. 715
Sneed secured the Democratic nomination for AL-5 following a primary runoff in June 2026, receiving endorsements including from the Alabama Democratic Conference and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). He has campaigned on themes of government reform and affordability. 11131420
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Owner, Whole Home Solutions (small business)
- Website
- sneedforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsDecatur Daily reports Sneed outraised Strong in summer quarter: $161,973 vs. $120,724
The Decatur Daily reported that Sneed raised $161,973 in the summer quarter compared to Strong's $120,724, though Strong's cumulative fundraising remained more than twice Sneed's total. Strong expressed confidence that Republicans would be fine despite Democratic efforts to flip the House.
Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsAxios covers Sneed's town hall remarks on representation and reform
Axios reported on Sneed's October 6 Huntsville town hall, quoting him: 'What I'm asking for is a relationship. A real one.' He outlined positions on health care, wages, tax policy, and congressional war powers, and claimed internal campaign polling showed he had a chance against Strong, though no numbers or methodology were provided.
Andrew Sneed talks representation, reform at town hall · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsSneed leads 'Take BAC Congress' reform coalition of 150+ Democratic candidates
Alabama Daily News reported that Sneed is leading Take BAC Congress, a coalition of Democratic candidates from 40 states advocating term limits, a ban on congressional stock trading, a lobbying moratorium, overturning Citizens United, and a Supreme Court ethics code. Some candidates rallied at the Capitol the prior week. Sneed said he would start a caucus to advance reforms if elected. The race is rated 'Solid Republican' by Cook Political Report with an R+15 partisan voting index.
Andrew Sneed, Democratic nominee for AL-5, rallies candidates for government reform · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsSneed holds standing-room-only Huntsville town hall with ~200 attendees
Sneed's 'Hear Every Voice' series concluded with a Huntsville event drawing about 200 attendees. He addressed health care (supporting Medicaid expansion and the COVER Now Act), raising the minimum wage, closing tax loopholes for the top 1%, and argued that tariff and war powers belong to Congress, calling the war in Iran illegal.
Andrew Sneed talks representation, reform at town hall · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsSneed announces Huntsville 'Hear Every Voice' town hall for October 6
A Reddit post promoted Sneed's CD-5 town hall scheduled for October 6 at 6PM at the Bob Harrison Wellness and Advocacy Center in Huntsville, part of his 'Hear Every Voice' series.
Andrew Sneed CD 5 Town Hall 10/6 @ 6PM - Bob Harrison Center · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28filingRace tracker lists Sneed and Strong as the two general-election candidates in AL-5
ChamberLight's race page for Alabama's 5th Congressional District lists Andrew Sneed (Democrat) and Dale Strong (Republican incumbent) as the two candidates on the November 3 general-election ballot. No filing or certification date was specified. FEC totals through June 30 showed Sneed with $647,000 raised, $477,000 spent, and $170,000 cash on hand, versus Strong's $1.5 million raised.
Alabama's 5th Congressional District 2026: Sneed vs. Strong | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementSneed's voter-guide profile lists key endorsements
An iVoterGuide profile for Sneed lists endorsements from the American Federation of Government Employees, Alabama AFL-CIO, Alabama Democratic Conference, and Alabama College Democrats. No dates for individual endorsements were provided.
Voter Guide Profile for AL US Rep., Dist. 5 candidate - Andrew Sneed · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsSneed calls Trump's proposed $5,000 payment 'trying to buy votes'
In an AL.com interview, Sneed criticized President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend as an attempt to buy votes and argued it would add to the federal debt. He also said he had invited incumbent Dale Strong to a series of town halls, which Strong declined, instead holding telephone town halls.
$5,000 payments are Trump ‘trying to buy votes', north Alabama House candidate says · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) organizationADC gave Sneed its sole endorsement in the Democratic runoff ahead of the June 16 contest. The campaign described ADC as the Black Caucus of the Alabama Democratic Party. alreporter.com · Jun 8, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), District 5 unionAFGE District 5 announced endorsement of Sneed for U.S. House, stating 'It is with great honor that AFGE District 5 endorses Mr. Andrew Sneed for the U.S. House of Representatives.' afge.org · May 8, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $647K
- Spent
- $477K
- Cash on hand
- $170K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL05244(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] Andrew Sneed talks representation, reform at town hall(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Andrew Sneed, Democratic nominee for AL-5, rallies candidates for government reform(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Our Way Forward | Andrew Sneed For Congress (AL-05)(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Andrew Sneed CD 5 Town Hall 10/6 @ 6PM - Bob Harrison Center(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Alabama's 5th Congressional District 2026: Sneed vs. Strong | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] Voter Guide Profile for AL US Rep., Dist. 5 candidate - Andrew Sneed(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [8] $5,000 payments are Trump ‘trying to buy votes', north Alabama House candidate says(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [9] Andrew Sneed on challenging Dale Strong: "Nobody was ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
- [10] Affordability | Andrew Sneed For Congress (AL-05)(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
- [11] Energy | Andrew Sneed For Congress (AL-05)(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
- [12] ADC endorses Sneed in 5th District Democratic runoff(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
- [13] AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2026