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James Richardson
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Alabama
Republican
AL-01 Republican nominee?
$52.2K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
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$52.2KAUG 12, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran
PartyRepublican
LocationAlabama
BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran
Notable personal detailsJames Richardson is a Republican candidate for U.S. House from Alabama and has run/organized a campaign committee with the FEC for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. He is a Marine veteran and has described serving as a military police officer; he lives in Headland, Alabama. His campaign messaging emphasizes border security, support for law enforcement, veterans’ care and accountability at the VA, fiscal restraint, and cost-of-living issues.
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Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
James Richardson is in the news because Alabama’s redistricting has reshaped the congressional primary landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms. The state has moved to special primaries and elections in several House districts, with new maps affecting candidate matchups and some earlier primary results being voided. The biggest focus is on how these changes could influence the closely watched fight for control of the U.S. House, especially in Alabama’s Democratic-held districts.
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Articles
NNPR4 months ago
Alabama sets a special election for 4 U.S. House districts : NPR
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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit1 month ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama’s special congressional primaries
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AAL.com4 months ago
Alabama’s ‘ghost’ congressional primary: What you need to know about the special election
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SSSpokane Spokesman-Review4 months ago
Supreme Court resembles a feuding family with arguments that go on for years
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Latest Polls
AL-01 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
James Richardson currently averages 0.5%, ranking 6th in this race, 1.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 0.5%Position: 6thMargin: -1.0 ptsLatest poll: 1.0% (Apr 20 - 22)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 20 - 22.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$7.7K
$5.8K
$3.8K
$1.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$7.7K
$26.66
$7.6K
$402.61
Source: FEC
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