There is an open seat for the U.S. House of Representatives across the nine South Alabama counties of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District.

Rather than running for a comfortable re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is seeking the open seat for the U.S. Senate being left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in 2026, who is running for the open seat of Governor of Alabama.

Two of the candidates in the May 19, 2026 Republican Party primary for the seat faced off on Thursday at the Eastern Shore Republican Women’s Club. A full house packed the dining room of the Fairhope Yacht Club.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl of Mobile is seeking to return to the seat he previously held but lost in 2024.

Re-drawing of the district lines under federal court order placed U.S. Rep. Ba

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