Shane Weaver
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Alabama
AL-04 Democratic nominee?
$9.2K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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0.3%chance to win
$9.2KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleProject manager
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationAlabama
BackgroundProject manager
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EducationUniversity of Alabama — B.S., Management Information Systems (2005)
Notable personal detailsMichael Shane Weaver is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Alabama’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a project manager by profession and has described his background as growing up in Nauvoo, Alabama, graduating from Carbon Hill High School in 1991, and later earning a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama (2005). He has said he lives in Northport, Alabama with his son.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies prioritizing working people over corporations and the wealthy, including fair wages, stronger unions, and measures to reduce housing and living costs. Criticizes corporate bailouts and emphasizes government action to provide financial security and lower prices for families.
Climate & Energy
Supports addressing the climate crisis and advancing energy-efficient transportation and technology; has publicly committed to grassroots climate and democracy events and signed a pledge to advance reform-oriented policy. Positions favor clean-energy/technology-focused responses rather than opposing regulation or prioritizing fossil-fuel expansion.
Latest News
Shane Weaver is in the news as an Alabama candidate tied to the state’s redistricting-driven election changes. Several Alabama House primaries were delayed because of court-ordered map changes, and the broader fight is being framed as important to control of the U.S. House in 2026. Recent coverage also focuses on Alabama’s primary season and the state’s Senate nomination race, but the summaries do not give specific new developments about Weaver himself.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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