Tommy Barnes
Tommy Barnes
AL-04 Republican nominee?
$12.5K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCounty commissioner
PartyRepublican
LocationAlabama
BackgroundCounty commissioner
EducationBachelor's degree, University of Alabama
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Notable personal detailsThomas Gary "Tommy" Barnes is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Alabama's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served in local government as a Colbert County commissioner (District 1). Barnes filed with the FEC as a challenger candidate and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Tommy Barnes for Congress Committee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports ensuring a better return on federal tax dollars for the 4th District, increased local control of funding for schools, cities, counties and businesses, and prioritizing infrastructure investment over overseas spending. Criticizes federal spending on subsidies he considers inefficient and emphasizes directing federal resources to local economic development and rural needs.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes preserving rural hospitals and improving access to care for vulnerable populations, including seniors and those who cannot afford care, but does not provide specific federal policy proposals or clear positions on reforms like Medicare for All, a public option, or major market-based changes.
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Climate & Energy
Tommy Barnes emphasizes increasing energy production and infrastructure in Alabama and supports expanding utility-scale generation including next-generation nuclear projects. His public statements and roles as a county commissioner and ATVG official focus on boosting energy production, modernizing the grid, and securing federal support for regional energy projects rather than endorsing aggressive emissions-only policies.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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