Clyde
Jones
Democratic candidate Clyde W. Jones Jr. seeks Alabama's 1st Congressional District seat in November 2026
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Background
Clyde W. Jones Jr. is the 2026 Democratic candidate for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, running against the incumbent in a seat listed as open for the cycle. A native of Charles City, Virginia, Jones relocated to South Alabama in 2013 and is identified as a resident of Daphne, Alabama. 4
Jones served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a First Sergeant in the Signal Corps. After his military career he worked in business operations, safety, and training at DuPont before joining FMC Corporation as a Process Safety Management Coordinator, from which he retired in May 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (Administration and Management) from Excelsior University. 34
Outside his professional career, Jones serves as an associate minister at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Daphne and has held leadership roles in civic and nonprofit organizations. He ran unsuccessfully for the Baldwin County Board of Education in 2018. 43
Jones's campaign platform focuses on redistricting, affordability, and ethics reform. He won the Democratic primary and secured the party's nomination for the November 3, 2026 general election in AL-01. 413
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Associate Minister, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; Democratic candidate for Alabama's 1st Congressional District
- Website
- clydeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsJones campaign opens Mobile headquarters on Spring Hill Avenue with Labor Day fish fry
Jones's campaign opened a Mobile headquarters on Spring Hill Avenue, marked by a Labor Day fish fry event. The exact date was not specified beyond 'September' in reporting.
Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsCarl declines to debate Jones; Jones joins protest outside Trump's Mobile rally
Gulf Coast Media reported that Carl had declined to debate Jones. Jones attended a protest outside Donald Trump's midterm campaign rally in Mobile, stating the rally could motivate voters on the 'other side of the aisle' and speaking in favor of peaceful protest. Jones also noted his campaign had not conducted formal polling, relying instead on voter conversations as an informal gauge of enthusiasm.
Daphne's Clyde Jones among protestors outside of Trump's midterm campaign blitz in Mobile - Gulf Coast Media · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30debateJones speaks at Fairhope candidate forum; Carl does not attend
At a 'candi-dating' forum in Fairhope, Jones told constituents that affordability — including gas and grocery prices — was a top concern, and discussed ways the federal government might help. Republican opponent Jerry Carl did not attend the forum.
Local, state and federal candidates speak to constituents at "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope - Gulf Coast Media · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22debateJones challenges Republican Jerry Carl to at least one general election debate
The day after Carl won the Republican primary, Jones publicly called for 'at least one debate, if not more,' arguing voters deserved to hear both candidates' positions. Jones also highlighted immigration-policy reform, health care, everyday costs, and care for veterans as key campaign themes.
Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 26filingAlabama certifies Clyde Jones and Jerry Carl for the AL-1 ballot
Alabama certified Jones and Carl as the general election candidates for the 1st Congressional District. Jones was identified as the only Democrat to qualify for the race.
Alabama's 1st congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- American Postal Workers Union (APWU) unionCampaign page states: "The American Postal Workers Union endorses Clyde For Congress." No date given. clydeforcongress.com
- Sen. Ruben Gallego officialCampaign page quotes Gallego: "I'm proud to endorse him for Congress." No date given. clydeforcongress.com
- Alabama Democratic Party organizationCampaign page states Jones "is endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Party." No date given. clydeforcongress.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $86K
- Spent
- $58K
- Cash on hand
- $28K
As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL01094(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Daphne's Clyde Jones among protestors outside of Trump's midterm campaign blitz in Mobile - Gulf Coast Media(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [2] Local, state and federal candidates speak to constituents at "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope - Gulf Coast Media(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [3] Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [5] Alabama's 1st congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [6] Clyde W. Jones, Jr. (D) – AL-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [7] Clyde for Congress!(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2026