Jerry Carl

Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Mobile, Alabama, AL

Jerry Carl is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 1 in Congressional District 1, Alabama — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Clyde W. Jones, Jr., James (jimmy) Dees, Rhett Marques, Joshua Mckee, John Mills, James Richardson, Austin Sidwell.

Jerry Carl is an American politician and businessman who previously served as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district from 2021 to 2025, and as a Mobile County Commissioner. He is a candidate for the 2026 Alabama Primary Election for the U.S. House, running for his old seat. Carl is known for his pro-life stance, support for law enforcement, veterans, and the Second Amendment. He advocates for parental control in education, opposing critical race theory and "woke ideology," and believes in securing the border, having supported funding for a border wall. He emphasizes strong foreign policy against China and Iran, and support for allies like Israel.