Gary Palmer

Incumbent U.S. Representative in AL

Gary Palmer is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 in Congressional District 6, Alabama — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Keith Pilkington, Case Dixon.

Gary Palmer is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th Congressional District, serving since January 2015. A Republican, he is known for his conservative policy frameworks, consistently advocating for balanced budgets and fiscal restraint while addressing concerns about federal debt. Before his congressional career, Palmer co-founded and led the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank. He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and chaired the Republican Policy Committee from 2019 to 2025. Palmer, who is 71 years old, has qualified to seek re-election in 2026, entering the cycle as an established incumbent with over a decade of experience. He faces both a Republican and a Democratic challenger.