Who Is Running in Alabama Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Gary Palmer
(Incumbent)Economy
HighPalmer voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and against the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act in 2026. He supports free-market policies, believing government intervention and excessive regulation limit growth. His aim is to foster job creation, lower costs, and fuel economic growth by reducing burdens on businesses and expanding domestic energy production.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Gary Palmer voted in favor of providing $10 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2026. He opposes executive amnesty plans, having applauded court rulings against the Obama Administration's unilateral executive actions on immigration. Palmer has also criticized Senate Democrats for not adequately funding the Department of Homeland Security, particularly for ICE, citing concerns about border security.
Healthcare
HighCongressman Gary Palmer voted against H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, in 2025. He also voted in favor of the American Health Care Act of 2017 and supported HR3762 in 2015, both aimed at repealing or dismantling components of Obamacare. Palmer emphasizes price transparency in healthcare, stating it will help lower costs, and supports Medicaid reforms to protect the program for those in need, along with improving rural healthcare.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Gary Palmer |
|---|---|
| Economy | Palmer voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and against the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act in 2026. He supports free-market policies, believing government intervention and excessive regulation limit growth. His aim is to foster job creation, lower costs, and fuel economic growth by reducing burdens on businesses and expanding domestic energy production. High |
| Immigration | Representative Gary Palmer voted in favor of providing $10 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2026. He opposes executive amnesty plans, having applauded court rulings against the Obama Administration's unilateral executive actions on immigration. Palmer has also criticized Senate Democrats for not adequately funding the Department of Homeland Security, particularly for ICE, citing concerns about border security. High |
| Healthcare | Congressman Gary Palmer voted against H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, in 2025. He also voted in favor of the American Health Care Act of 2017 and supported HR3762 in 2015, both aimed at repealing or dismantling components of Obamacare. Palmer emphasizes price transparency in healthcare, stating it will help lower costs, and supports Medicaid reforms to protect the program for those in need, along with improving rural healthcare. High |
| Climate & Energy | Gary Palmer supports increasing U.S. mineral production through legislation like the SAMS Act and advocates for reversing regulations, including the ban on natural gas water heaters. He prioritizes national security over renewable energy development. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, he has addressed modernizing the Brownfields Program and examined safe drinking water infrastructure. The League of Conservation Voters gives him a 0% score for 2024 and a 1% lifetime score. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Congressman Gary Palmer voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 21) and is a co-sponsor of the bill, stating his belief that innocent lives deserve protection. He also voted against "The Right to Contraception Act" in 2022. He supports pro-life policies, explaining that a baby born alive should receive the same medical care as any newborn and that no life is disposable. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Gary Palmer supported the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016, criticizing its veto by President Obama. He advocated for the Obama Administration to submit climate change agreements to the Senate for ratification, adhering to constitutional requirements. Additionally, he opposed tariffs in 2026, asserting they are unconstitutional taxes on consumers. High |
| Education | Representative Gary Palmer voted against the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262) in January 2026. He also applauded President Trump's State of the Union speech, which included a budget proposal to cut over $6 billion from K–12 public education for 2026. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Gary Palmer voted in favor of H.Res. 1057 and H.Res. 1042 in 2026, both procedural measures providing for consideration of bills related to modernizing federal firearms laws. He generally supports gun rights, indicating a stance against policies that restrict these rights. His votes reflect an engagement with updating gun legislation while maintaining his broader support for gun rights. Medium |
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