AL-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army veteran
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationAlabama
BackgroundU.S. Army veteran
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EducationAustin Peay State University (2004–2013)
Notable personal detailsJeremy Devito is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. He is a U.S. Army veteran and has described himself as a two-tour combat veteran. Devito lives in Athens, Alabama and has worked as a procurement agent at Boeing. He attended Austin Peay State University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jeremy Devito supports progressive economic policies including expanded government programs such as Medicare-for-All and emphasizes economic justice and reducing the political influence of wealthy donors. He frames his approach as pro–working-class and critical of corporate and wealthy interests shaping policy.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and describes healthcare as a human right; advocates expanding access and lowering costs through measures such as negotiating drug prices and taxing the wealthy/corporations to pay for coverage. Opposes restrictive state reproductive-health policies and supports federal codification of abortion access as part of healthcare. Emphasizes strengthening public veteran health services and opposing privatization of VA care.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports expanding legal immigration pathways and creating a pathway to legal status for long‑resident undocumented immigrants while calling for reforms to make the immigration system more humane. He has criticized ICE and emphasized opposing harsh enforcement practices.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes Alabama’s restrictive abortion laws and frames those restrictions as making the state more dangerous for women. He has said men should not be the primary legislators on abortion and expressed that people should be able to decide about risky pregnancies.
Climate & Energy
Jeremy Devito is an unapologetic progressive candidate who emphasizes climate action and aligns with left‑wing priorities including environmental policy alongside economic and social reforms. His public profile frames climate as a campaign priority within a broader progressive platform rather than specific legislative prescriptions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
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