Incumbent
Gary Palmer
AL-06 Republican nominee?
$18.25
MAY 20, 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
EducationUniversity of Alabama (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsGary J. Palmer is a U.S. Representative from Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, first elected in 2014 and serving since 2015. He is associated with the Alabama Policy Institute, which he co-founded and led prior to serving in Congress. Palmer earned a B.S. from the University of Alabama and lives in Hoover, Alabama. He is married to Ann and has three children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and simplifying the tax code, favors extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and reducing regulatory burdens to spur economic growth. Has voted against major Democratic tax-and-spend packages and backed legislation to make Republican tax provisions permanent. Emphasizes deregulation and predictability for businesses as part of tax/economic policy.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has supported legislative efforts to repeal it; favors reducing federal involvement and placing patients rather than Washington in charge of health care.
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Immigration & Border
Gary Palmer supports securing the border and enforcing existing immigration laws, opposes amnesty for people in the country illegally, and has backed legislation to strengthen interior enforcement and restrict noncitizen participation in elections. He has cosponsored and voted for measures emphasizing border security, E-Verify, and deportation of undocumented immigrants while opposing proposals he viewed as providing legal status without stronger enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Gary Palmer opposes legal abortion and has supported measures to restrict abortion access, including backing efforts to defund abortion providers and voting against pro-abortion legislation. He has framed unborn children in personhood terms and celebrated the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Gary Palmer accepts that climate changes but has questioned the extent of human contribution and has consistently opposed aggressive federal climate regulations and programs. He has sponsored or supported legislation to roll back or block climate-related funding and regulatory actions, emphasized energy independence including fossil fuel production, and promoted increased domestic critical-minerals and fossil-energy production. His public statements and legislative actions prioritize market-driven energy policies and limiting EPA authority on emissions regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Gary Palmer identifies as a gun owner and supporter of the Second Amendment and has criticized executive actions that expand federal firearms restrictions. His campaign and congressional materials emphasize defending gun rights, and he has received high pro-gun ratings from the NRA. His public record shows opposition to federal executive gun-control measures while framing policy around law enforcement and individual rights.
News
Gary Palmer is in the news because Alabama’s redistricting fight has pushed some U.S. House primaries, including his district’s race, to August. The changes are part of a broader battle over control of the U.S. House in 2026. The situation has also created uncertainty about turnout and whether some primary results will be voided.
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