Dale
Whitney Strong
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (AL-5) seeks reelection in 2026 after serving since January 2023.
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Background
Dale Whitney Strong is the Republican U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th Congressional District, having taken office in January 2023 after being elected to the 118th Congress and subsequently the 119th Congress. 110 Before serving in Congress, Strong spent 26 years on the Madison County Commission, including a decade as its chairman from 2012 to 2022. 110
Prior to his legislative career, Strong worked as a sales representative, emergency medical technician, emergency 9-1-1 dispatcher, and volunteer firefighter. 110 He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1988 and earned a B.S. from Athens State University in 1992. 10
In Congress, Strong serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he chairs the Homeland Security Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee and is vice chair of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee. 1 He is the incumbent seeking reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election for Alabama's 5th Congressional District. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th Congressional District
- Website
- dalestrongforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Dale Whitney Strong voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 1.6%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 8pollSneed's internal poll claims he is within two points of Strong among 'informed voters'
The Decatur Daily reported that Sneed said his campaign's internal polling had him within two points of Strong among 'informed voters.' No sample size, field dates, pollster, question wording, or margin of error were provided.
Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsFundraising reports show Sneed outraised Strong in the summer quarter; Strong leads cumulatively
The Decatur Daily reported Sneed raised $161,973 and Strong $120,724 in the summer quarter. Cumulatively, Strong's total fundraising was more than twice Sneed's. Nearly half of Strong's funding came from PACs, while almost all of Sneed's came from individual donors.
Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8pollCook Political Report rates AL-5 'Solid Republican' with R+15 partisan voting index
The Decatur Daily reported that Cook Political Report rated the AL-5 race 'Solid Republican' and gave the district an R+15 partisan voting index, indicating Strong is heavily favored.
Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsStrong speaks at Decatur-Morgan County Chamber event, says 'We're going to be fine' on race outlook
At the October 6 Chamber event, Strong expressed confidence in his re-election prospects. He identified fuel and grocery costs as the 'number one' conversation and advocated for opening more U.S. refineries. He also said 'We've got to finish the job in Iran.'
Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsStrong promotes $25 million appropriations push for next-generation radar coverage across Tennessee Valley
Strong highlighted that the House appropriations bill included $25 million for the Radar Next program, describing an ongoing push for next-generation radar coverage, not a newly enacted appropriation.
Strong pushes for next-generation radar coverage across Tennessee Valley · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsStrong meets with National Weather Service Director on radar modernization for North Alabama
Strong met with NWS Director Ken Graham to discuss modernizing the aging Hytop radar and pursuing next-generation coverage for the Tennessee Valley.
Press Release: Dale Strong meets with National Weather Service on radar modernization plans for North Alabama · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsHouse passes Strong's agroterrorism-preparedness bill unanimously
H.R. 9394, the Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026, passed the House unanimously. House passage is not enactment into law.
Press Release: House Passes Dale Strong Bill on Agroterrorism Preparedness | Stock News · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsSneed calls Trump's proposed $5,000 payments 'trying to buy votes'
AL.com reported Sneed called Trump's proposed $5,000 payments 'unethical, if not illegal.' The criticism targeted Trump's proposal, not Strong directly.
$5,000 payments are Trump ‘trying to buy votes', north Alabama House candidate says · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 26filingStrong and Sneed certified as the two general-election candidates for AL-5
Two candidates were certified for the AL-5 general election ballot: incumbent Republican Dale Strong and Democratic nominee Andrew Sneed.
Who's running in Alabama's 5th congressional district · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 16filingAndrew Sneed wins Democratic runoff; Strong had run unopposed in Republican primary
Sneed won the Democratic runoff against Candice Duvieilh, securing the nomination to face Strong in the general election. Strong was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Who's running in Alabama's 5th congressional district · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) organizationAlabama Reporter listed Strong among RPAC's endorsed candidates for U.S. House; specific announcement date not given, reported the week before October 5, 2026. alreporter.com
- Donald Trump officialWashington Examiner's September 9, 2026 endorsement tracker reported Trump had endorsed Strong; specific date of endorsement not given. washingtonexaminer.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Strong for Alabama's Fifth District, supporting his reelection campaign. uschamber.com · Aug 31, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House AL-05 · R | Won | 142,435 | 67.1% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.48M
- Spent
- $682K
- Cash on hand
- $1.42M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2AL05102(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] Dale Strong says Republicans 'going to be fine' as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 general election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Strong pushes for next-generation radar coverage across Tennessee Valley(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] Press Release: Dale Strong meets with National Weather Service on radar modernization plans for North Alabama(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Press Release: House Passes Dale Strong Bill on Agroterrorism Preparedness | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [6] $5,000 payments are Trump ‘trying to buy votes', north Alabama House candidate says(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [7] Who's running in Alabama's 5th congressional district(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [8] Here's where Trump's 2026 endorsements stand after the primaries(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [9] Dale Strong for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [10] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Dale Strong for Alabama’s Fifth District(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
- [11] House Appropriations Committee Advances Strong's $10M for North ...(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
- [12] Strong, Republicans Pass Final Fiscal Year 2026 Spending ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
- [13] House Passes Eighth Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Bill(opens in a new tab) Jan 14, 2026