Incumbent
AL-04 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age60 years old (Jul 22, 1965)
GenderMale
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LocationAlabama
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBirmingham-Southern College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsRobert Brown Aderholt is an American attorney and Republican politician who has represented Alabama's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. Before Congress, he served as Haleyville municipal judge and worked as an assistant legal advisor to Alabama Governor Fob James. He earned a bachelor's degree from Birmingham-Southern College and a J.D. from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and reduced regulation to promote job growth and economic development; has voted to repeal estate taxes and backed Republican tax-cut legislation while also sponsoring targeted tax-credit measures such as adoption tax credit refundability. Emphasizes securing federal funding for district projects but frames policy goals around keeping taxes low for families and businesses.
Healthcare
Opposes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and supports repealing Obamacare; favors private-sector solutions and reducing government intervention in health care. Focuses on protecting rural health access and addressing issues like prescription drug prices and pharmacy benefit manager practices while advocating limited federal mandates.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including funding for the border wall and reinstating policies like Remain in Mexico, and criticizes rhetoric or actions seen as undermining immigration enforcement. Has participated in border visits and co-sponsored measures recognizing border operations and personnel.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is consistently pro-life and supports measures restricting abortion access, including protections for unborn children and limitations on taxpayer funding of abortion providers. He has sponsored and supported legislation and administrative actions that strengthen pro-life protections and opposes policies expanding abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding U.S. fossil fuel production and offshore leasing and has voted against legislation to keep the United States committed to the Paris climate agreement. Positions emphasize energy production and market-driven approaches rather than aggressive international emissions commitments.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes new federal gun restrictions and supports expanding gun-owner rights including concealed-carry reciprocity and limiting local firearm regulations. Has voted against legislation to expand background checks and sponsors/endorses measures that loosen interstate firearm restrictions. Holds pro–Second Amendment positions and has been rated highly by pro-gun organizations.
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