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Jerry
Carl

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) seeks to reclaim Alabama's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026.

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Background

Jerry Carl is a Republican businessman and former U.S. representative from Mobile, Alabama, running as the Republican candidate for Alabama's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 1256

Carl previously served as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 1st District from 2021 to 2025, before which he served as a Mobile County commissioner from 2012 to 2020, including terms as commission president in 2015–16 and 2019–20. 13

Before entering politics, Carl built a career in business spanning more than 40 years, founding over ten companies in areas including health-care equipment, specialty pharmacies, real estate, and timber. He started his first business at age 25. 12 He graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1977 and attended Lake City Community College in Florida. 3

The 2026 race is for an open seat; Carl is not the sitting incumbent representative. He describes himself as a businessman on his campaign site. 26

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Alabama
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, Alabama's 1st Congressional District (2026)
Website
jerrycarlforcongress.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 Jerry Carl voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24), Jan 3, 2023 to Dec 20, 2024. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,235
missed
0.6%
with their party’s majority
95%

Recent key votes

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 1,235 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 2
    news
    Carl makes campaign remarks at Mobile rally, criticizes Democrats on costs, border, and taxes

    At the rally, Carl argued Democrats had failed to address costs, border issues, health care, and jobs, and criticized Democratic positions on taxes, immigration, socialism, abortion, and health care. He also credited Trump with helping secure financing for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.

    Carl Musters GOP Voters Behind Trump in Mobile · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    Carl tells reporters he thinks race 'looks pretty darn good' despite questions about Trump's effect

    When reporters asked Carl at the Mobile rally whether Trump could hurt him in Alabama, Carl responded: 'I think it looks pretty darn good.'

    Reporters asked Jerry Carl if Trump would hurt him in Alabama – his answer from Mobile rally: 'I think it looks pretty darn good' · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 2
    endorsement
    Trump reaffirms 'complete and total endorsement' of Carl at Mobile rally

    At a campaign rally in Mobile on October 2, Trump called Carl up and gave him his 'complete and total endorsement.' Carl praised Trump's record and urged Republican turnout.

    Carl Musters GOP Voters Behind Trump in Mobile · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 22
    debate
    Carl declines debate challenge; says it would only help Democrats' 'socialist platform'

    Later coverage indicated Carl declined the debate challenge. A candidate guide attributed this statement to Carl: 'A debate only brings life to the Democrats' socialist platform,' citing NBC 15.

    Alabama's 1st congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    debate
    Democrat Clyde Jones challenges Carl to a debate in AL-1 general election

    Jones publicly challenged Carl to at least one debate following the primary. South Alabama News reported at the time that Carl's campaign had not yet responded.

    Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 26
    filing
    Alabama certifies Carl as Republican nominee; general election set for November 3

    Alabama's certified candidate list named Jerry Carl as the Republican nominee and Clyde Jones as the Democratic nominee for the November 3 general election, per the Alabama Secretary of State certification.

    Jerry Lee Carl Jr (R) — U.S. Representative, AL-01 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 11
    news
    Carl wins special Republican primary with ~74.7% of the vote

    A special Republican primary was held after redistricting voided earlier District 1 primary results. Carl won with 23,325 votes, roughly 74.7%, though turnout was only about 5% of registered voters, per unofficial returns cited by South Alabama News.

    Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 1
    endorsement
    Trump endorses Jerry Carl in Alabama's 1st Congressional District race

    Trump endorsed Carl in June, according to October 2026 coverage. The endorsement was later reaffirmed at the Mobile rally on October 2.

    Carl Musters GOP Voters Behind Trump in Mobile · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • U.S. Sen. Katie Britt official
    1819 News reported she had publicly supported Carl as of August 3, 2026, though no clear date for a formal endorsement was given and she had earlier endorsed a different primary opponent. 1819news.com
  • Alabama Forestry Association / ForestPAC organization
    ForestPAC endorsement page lists Carl for the August 11 special election; no specific announcement date given. afaforestpac.com
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump wrote that Carl had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement,' announced the day before the special Republican primary. trumpstruth.org · Aug 10, 2026
  • Rep. Jim Jordan official
    Announced support in a video; reported August 3, 2026. 1819news.com · Aug 3, 2026
  • Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch official
    Announced endorsement in a video shared by Carl; reported August 3, 2026. yellowhammernews.com · Aug 3, 2026
  • Rep. Tim Burchett official
    Endorsement reported July 17, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 17, 2026
  • National Rifle Association organization
    Endorsement reported July 17, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 17, 2026
  • Gulf United Metro Business Organization (GUMBO) organization
    Announced endorsement during the week before the July 9, 2026 report. alreporter.com · Jul 9, 2026
  • Alabama Peanut Producers Association organization
    Endorsement reported July 1, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 1, 2026
  • Home Builders Association of Alabama organization
    Endorsement reported July 1, 2026. alreporter.com · Jul 1, 2026
  • Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee organization
    Endorsed Carl in the days before the June 25, 2026 report. 1819news.com · Jun 25, 2026
  • Manufacture Alabama organization
    Announced endorsement on the Tuesday before the June 25, 2026 report. alreporter.com · Jun 25, 2026
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson official
    Endorsed Carl for CD-1 according to 1819 News. 1819news.com · Jun 22, 2026
  • Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama organization
    Announced endorsement June 22, 2026. alreporter.com · Jun 22, 2026
  • Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) / FarmPAC organization
    Announced endorsement October 9, 2025, ahead of the 2026 Republican primary. 1819news.com · Oct 9, 2025

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House AL-01 · RWon140,59283.6%
2020U.S. House AL-01 · RWon211,82564.4%

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
$1.16M
Spent
$865K
Cash on hand
$367K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0AL01055(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Carl Musters GOP Voters Behind Trump in Mobile(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Reporters asked Jerry Carl if Trump would hurt him in Alabama – his answer from Mobile rally: 'I think it looks pretty darn good'(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] Jerry Carl iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Jerry Lee Carl Jr (R) — U.S. Representative, AL-01 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] Jones Challenges Carl to Debate in AL-1 General Election - South Alabama News(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  7. [7] Alabama's 1st congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  8. [8] It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Jerry ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  9. [9] Carl picks up U.S. Rep. Jordan's endorsement in CD-1 ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  10. [10] Sheriff Burch rolls out Jerry Carl endorsement as Aug. 11 special primary approaches(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  11. [11] Current Endorsements — ForestPAC(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  12. [12] Jerry Carl announces additional campaign endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  13. [13] GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl's campaign to represent 1st Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
  14. [14] Jerry Carl lands agriculture, home builder endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
  15. [15] Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Jerry Carl for Congressional…(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
  16. [16] Jerry Carl earns endorsements from manufacturers, electric cooperatives in CD1 race(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
  17. [17] U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Jerry Carl for CD-1 |…(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  18. [18] Petroleum and Convenience Marketers endorses Jerry Carl(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  19. [19] Rep. Jerry Carl(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  20. [20] ALFA endorses Jerry Carl in Congressional District 1 Republican…(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2025
  21. [21] Carl, Jerry L.(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2025
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