Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleResearch and development professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationAlabama
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BackgroundResearch and development professional
EducationJacksonville State University — B.S. in Chemistry and Emergency Management
Notable personal detailsMark Shannon Wheeler II is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama (2026). He is from Heflin, Alabama, and works in research and development. Wheeler earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University. He is married and has children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports economic equity and policies aimed at helping working-class families, including stronger worker rights and rebuilding labor unions. Emphasizes reducing reliance on federal funding while ensuring Alabamians are not overtaxed and can contribute their fair share. Advocates expanded access to health coverage and measures to address affordability and stagnant wages.
Healthcare
Supports expanding affordable healthcare to include vision, dental, and prescription drugs; strengthening Medicare and Medicaid; lowering drug costs; and pursuing a path toward universal coverage to increase access for all Americans.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes both enforcement and integration: calling for imprisonment of criminal immigrants while stating a desire to "make Americans of the rest." The campaign frames immigration with welcoming language but pairs it with punitive enforcement for criminals, without detailed policy prescriptions on asylum, deportations, or specific legalization pathways.
Climate & Energy
Supports investments in clean infrastructure and innovation—including expanded mass transit and sustainable technologies—and frames climate change as a driver of rising costs that policy should address. Emphasizes pragmatic, science‑based approaches and sustainable solutions while discussing cleaner fuels like LNG in a transitional role.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as a proud gun owner and states support for the right of responsible Americans to bear arms and a commitment to protecting the Second Amendment. No public policy proposals for major new gun restrictions or for expansive gun-control measures were found on the campaign site.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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