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 — Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Emergency Management)
Notable personal detailsMark Shannon Wheeler II is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama (2026 cycle). He is from Heflin, Alabama and has described himself as a working-class candidate who works in research and development. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University and has said he previously worked in a wire mill before moving into R&D work.
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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.
News
Mark Wheeler is in the news as a candidate in Alabama, but the provided reports do not show a clear campaign breakthrough or nomination result. The biggest recent developments are around Alabama election rules, including a push to close primaries and possible changes to primary voting that could affect future races. Broader court rulings on voting rights and redistricting may also shape the political landscape in Alabama and help Republicans in upcoming elections.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Mark Wheeler for Alabama Democratic Senate nominee?
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
Advocacy group
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition endorsed Mark Wheeler II.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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