Who Is Running in Alabama Congressional District 5th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Dale Strong
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRepresentative Dale Strong voted for H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, citing its role in strengthening energy independence, lowering energy costs, and securing national security by curbing government spending. He advocates for President Trump's economic policies, including lower taxes, deregulation, and tariffs, believing they contribute to economic growth, reduced inflation, and decreased mortgage rates.
Immigration
HighDale Strong voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring citizenship documentation to register to vote and removing non-citizens from voter rolls. He introduced the Deport Illegal Voters Act to expedite the deportation of non-citizens convicted of illegal voting, asserting that only American citizens should participate in elections. Strong also supports funding for Department of Homeland Security border security initiatives, including a border wall and personnel. He received an A+ rating from NumbersUSA, an anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization.
Healthcare
HighDale Strong supported a Republican healthcare measure aimed at reducing health insurance costs for American citizens. He voted for this bill, which seeks to expand access to association health plans for small businesses, enhance transparency for pharmacy benefit managers, and appropriate funds for cost-sharing reduction payments. Strong's reasoning is to reduce what people pay for insurance, believing that the bill will redirect money back to the American people rather than insurance companies.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Dale Strong |
|---|---|
| Economy | Representative Dale Strong voted for H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, citing its role in strengthening energy independence, lowering energy costs, and securing national security by curbing government spending. He advocates for President Trump's economic policies, including lower taxes, deregulation, and tariffs, believing they contribute to economic growth, reduced inflation, and decreased mortgage rates. High |
| Immigration | Dale Strong voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring citizenship documentation to register to vote and removing non-citizens from voter rolls. He introduced the Deport Illegal Voters Act to expedite the deportation of non-citizens convicted of illegal voting, asserting that only American citizens should participate in elections. Strong also supports funding for Department of Homeland Security border security initiatives, including a border wall and personnel. He received an A+ rating from NumbersUSA, an anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization. High |
| Healthcare | Dale Strong supported a Republican healthcare measure aimed at reducing health insurance costs for American citizens. He voted for this bill, which seeks to expand access to association health plans for small businesses, enhance transparency for pharmacy benefit managers, and appropriate funds for cost-sharing reduction payments. Strong's reasoning is to reduce what people pay for insurance, believing that the bill will redirect money back to the American people rather than insurance companies. High |
| Climate & Energy | Dale Strong received a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for both his 2024 and lifetime congressional voting records. This indicates that, according to the LCV, Strong's legislative actions do not support environmental protection measures or policies aligned with addressing climate change and advancing clean energy. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Dale Strong voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HB21) in 2025. This act seeks to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit health care practitioners from failing to provide proper care to a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. His voting record indicates opposition to abortion rights. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. High |
| Education | Dale Strong advocates for returning education decision-making authority to states and parents, believing that local control fosters innovative and flexible approaches tailored to children's needs. He supported the Flexibility for Workers Education Act and was instrumental in bringing Alabama education officials to a House Appropriations panel to highlight state-level literacy improvements. His stance emphasizes parental rights and local determination in education matters. High |
| Gun Policy | Dale Strong is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and emphasizes that the right to self-defense, protected by the Second Amendment, is paramount to safeguarding other liberties. As vice chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, he strongly supported legislation defending the Second Amendment and America's right to bear arms, linking it to public safety and national security. He has also stated he will fight against attempts to diminish gun rights for law-abiding citizens. High |
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