Robert
B. Aderholt
Robert B. Aderholt, Republican incumbent representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District since 1997
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Background
Robert B. Aderholt is a Republican U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th Congressional District, having first been elected to the 105th Congress and continuously serving since January 3, 1997. 34/) Born and raised in Haleyville, Alabama, he earned a B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College in 1987 and a J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1990. 13
Before entering Congress, Aderholt served as a municipal judge in Haleyville from 1992 to 1995 and worked as assistant legal advisor to Alabama Governor Fob James from 1995 to 1996. 13 He has been re-elected to fifteen consecutive Congresses, taking the oath for his most recent term on January 3, 2025. 13
Aderholt currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and chairs its Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Subcommittee. 1 The FEC lists him as an incumbent Republican candidate for Alabama's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. 2
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- aderholt.house.gov(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Robert B. Aderholt 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
- 2.5%
- with their party’s majority
- 95%
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 5endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Aderholt for reelection in Alabama's 4th District
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce officially endorsed Aderholt's reelection bid. Chamber official Moore Hallmark was quoted in the announcement supporting his return to Congress.
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Robert Aderholt for ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsAderholt joins announcement of nearly $55 million in Alabama rural health care grants
Aderholt's office announced that nearly $55 million was being distributed through 34 grants to Alabama healthcare providers and institutions. Aderholt noted he had voted for the underlying investment.
Press Release: Aderholt Joins Announcement of Nearly $55 Million for Alabama Rural Health Care | Stock News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsAderholt and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz discuss Alabama's $203M rural health investment
In a video conversation with CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, Aderholt highlighted the challenges rural Alabamians face accessing healthcare, noting constituents may drive over an hour for care. He discussed Alabama's federal rural-health investment totaling $203 million.
Aderholt, Dr. Oz highlight Alabama’s $203 million rural health investment: ‘It’s life and death’ · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsAderholt calls on China to release political prisoners ahead of Xi Jinping's U.S. visit
Aderholt issued a congressional statement urging China to release religious and political prisoners in advance of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 26newsGeneral-election candidates Aderholt and Pusczek certified for November ballot
The certified general-election matchup of Republican incumbent Robert Aderholt versus Democrat Amanda Pusczek was officially certified, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Alabama's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingAderholt Q2 fundraising: $184,200 raised, $749,700 cash on hand
Aderholt's second-quarter FEC filing reported $184,200 raised, $217,200 spent, and $749,700 cash on hand, as reported by Quiver Quant citing the Q2 filing.
Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19newsAderholt wins Republican primary with over 77% of the vote
Robert Aderholt defeated Tommy Barnes, a Colbert County commissioner, in the Republican primary with more than 77% of the vote, securing his spot on the general-election ballot.
Alabama's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Donald J. Trump officialTrump's statement says, "Robert Aderholt has my Complete and Total Endorsement!" No date stated in the campaign press announcement. aderholtforcongress.org
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Robert Aderholt for Alabama's Fourth District. uschamber.com · Oct 5, 2026
- Alabama Farmers Federation FarmPAC organizationNews reports dated September 29, 2026 listed Aderholt as part of FarmPAC's general-election endorsement slate. aldailynews.com · Sep 29, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House AL-04 · R | Won | 164,655 | 84.1% |
| 2020 | U.S. House AL-04 · R | Won | 261,553 | 82.2% |
| 2018 | U.S. House AL-04 · R | Won | 184,255 | 79.8% |
| 2016 | U.S. House AL-04 · R | Won | 235,925 | 98.5% |
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
- $1.02M
- Spent
- $1.24M
- Cash on hand
- $750K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL04098(opens in a new tab)
Sources 16
- [1] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Robert Aderholt for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Press Release: Aderholt Joins Announcement of Nearly $55 Million for Alabama Rural Health Care | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] FarmPAC announces endorsements of Wahl, Sorrell and Zeigler ahead of general election(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [5] Aderholt, Dr. Oz highlight Alabama’s $203 million rural health investment: ‘It’s life and death’(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [7] Alabama's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [8] Press - Robert B. Aderholt for Congress(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2026
- [9] Economy | Congressman Robert Aderholt - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [10] Energy(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [11] Family Values | Congressman Robert Aderholt - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [12] Fighting Drugs(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [13] Gun Rights(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [14] Health Care(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [15] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022
- [16] Taxes(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022