Incumbent
AL-06 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age72 years old (May 14, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationAlabama
BackgroundU.S. Representative (Alabama’s 6th District)
EducationUniversity of Alabama — B.S., Operations Management
Notable personal detailsGary James Palmer is a U.S. Representative from Alabama, serving the state’s 6th congressional district since 2015. He previously worked in the private sector and later founded the Alabama Family Alliance, which became the Alabama Policy Institute, where he served as president for 24 years. He attended the University of Alabama and earned a B.S. in Operations Management, and he has also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Mobile.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes, simplifying the tax code, and extending or preserving Republican tax-cut policies while advocating regulatory reform to spur economic growth. Emphasizes tax relief for families and small businesses and has voted in favor of major Republican tax measures.
Healthcare
Supports replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-oriented reforms, opposes single-payer/Medicare for All, and has sponsored legislation and supported Republican bills aimed at expanding private options and lowering premiums. Emphasizes reducing federal involvement and increasing choice and competition in healthcare markets.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws, opposes amnesty or pathways that would legalize undocumented residents, and has backed legislation and votes aimed at limiting asylum eligibility and strengthening border operations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes legal abortion and has supported measures to defund Planned Parenthood, sponsored and voted for legislation increasing protections for infants born alive after attempted abortions, and voted for multiple measures that limit access to abortion medication and federal funding for abortion-related services. His congressional voting record scores as opposing reproductive freedom on advocacy group scorecards.
Climate & Energy
Opposes Green New Deal–style policies and supports expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, while criticizing regulatory actions he says harm energy reliability and affordability. Has sponsored or supported legislation to roll back climate-related programs and has advocated an ‘‘all-of-the-above’’ energy approach with emphasis on baseload generation and reduced regulatory barriers.
Public Safety & Guns
Gary Palmer describes himself as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has voted for concealed-carry reciprocity and other pro-gun measures. He has said expanded background checks should be explored but emphasized enforcement and constitutional protections, and expressed caution about red-flag laws requiring warrant protections.
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