Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
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Alabama's 5th Congressional District |
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General election |
Election details |
Filing deadline: January 23, 2026 |
Primary: May 19, 2026 Primary runoff: June 16, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
How to vote |
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Alabama |
Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
Ballotpedia analysis |
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See also |
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All U.S. House districts, including the 5th Congressional District of Alabama, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.
Candidates and election results
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Dale Strong, Jeremy Devito, Candice Duvieilh, Greg Howard, and Andrew Sneed are running in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Dale Strong (R) | |
![]() | Jeremy Devito (D) ![]() | |
![]() | Candice Duvieilh (D) ![]() | |
![]() | Greg Howard (D) | |
![]() | Andrew Sneed (D) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Amanda Pusczek (D)
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a progressive Democrat seeking the democratic nomination for North Alabama’s District 5 which is centered on Huntsville but includes Madison, Athens, Decatur, and several counties. I am a veteran of the Army and a current procurement agent for an aerospace company. I believe that public service is the price to pay for living in a free and just society."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Growing up Candice’s passion for community led her to sneak extra snacks into her fourth grade lunchbox and share them with classmates, an early lesson in fairness that still guides her today. From high school to a BA in Public Policy, a Master’s in Public Administration and a doctorate in Education, she has dedicated her life to championing quality education, accessible healthcare and economic opportunity for every family. For 15 years Candice has served as a special-education teacher, partnered with nonprofits, advised city and state leaders and fought for policies that lift up our families. Her hands-on experience with CASA of South Mississippi, Elijah’s Closet, the Special Olympics of Madison County and countless community groups underscores her unwavering commitment to service. Now she’s ready to take her proven leadership, deep expertise and fresh perspective to Washington to advocate for your family’s future."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Alabama
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Jeremy Devito (D)
Our current representative doesn’t work for the people. He works for Donald Trump. I intend to be the 5th district’s representative to Washington, not represent Washington to the 5th district.
Republicans are lazy. They don’t lead, they follow. They don’t work for the average person, they work for corporate masters and large donors. That’s not democracy and that’s not leadership. Republicans are more interested in doing the easy job of cutting taxes for the wealthiest and most powerful, but making the working class carry the burden of government.
The hard work of democracy means you meet with constituents, you challenge the status quo, and you build coalitions for changing the future. Working for people means fixing the immigration system- not violating people’s rights and shipping them to concentration camps.
I’m going to Washington to work.
Candice Duvieilh (D)
Candice understands that North Alabama’s economic potential lies in its people, industries and innovation. She will support small businesses and entrepreneurs through access to funding and tax incentives, invest in infrastructure such as rural broadband, roads and clean energy, champion job growth in technology, education, manufacturing and aerospace, and promote fair trade to protect Alabama jobs in agriculture and industry.
Candice knows that access to quality healthcare is vital for families across Alabama’s 5th District. She will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, lower prescription drug costs, expand rural health clinics and telehealth services, strengthen mental health support, and ensure veterans and seniors receive the care they deserve.

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)
Education is the foundation on which everyone and everything is built and we need to make sure every child is receiving quality education from head start to graduation and beyond.
Candice is the daughter of a small concrete and steel contractor and knows the feast or famine lifestyle that comes with small business ownership all too well. Small businesses live and die by the policies put in place by our federal government.
As a mother, Candice knows that finding affordable, quality, childcare is a cornerstone of building a family. We are the village and we have to take care of everyone in it.
Jeremy Devito (D)
I have a deep respect for Dr. Martin Luther King and how he was able to transform this country despite the incredible opposition and evil he endured.
These are two of many historical figures that I think of when seeking inspiration or guidance on how to navigate life’s most difficult moments.
Jeremy Devito (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

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Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)
If we can stop this, the work of protecting people from government hostility is where I’d focus next. Namely, codifying civil rights, protecting and expanding voting access, and reshaping government to be more representative.
Campaign finance reform, limiting stock investments from Congress, and diminishing the role of money in politics is critical to this country as well. Overturning Citizens United would strike a major blow.
Let’s not forget about climate change. Using the government to reduce and urgently prevent the dramatic and accelerated effects of greenhouse gas, plastic waste, and protect our future before it’s too late are KEY to success- not only for America, but the world.
Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)
In my view though, the best way to limit someone’s term is to vote them out. And I believe the root problem is voting access. Systemically restricting how, when, and where citizens can vote impacts a lot about how long a person can serve and that’s why lifers in Washington consistently support voting restrictions- it keeps them in power.
In short- if the people want term limits, I’d support that. But I’d start with expanding voting rights and access to determine that.
Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)
My goal is to balance the budget by joining other Progressives. Progressives understand the impact of government spending, how to find waste, and how to spend responsibly.
Republicans only tokenize wasteful spending but they can’t make a cohesive plan to fund the government without ballooning the debt.
Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)

Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)
Education and Workforce: As an advocate for quality education and workforce development, I would like an opportunity to represent the people in this arena.
Small Business: Small businesses are currently struggling under the weight of administrative costs that their larger competitors are in a better position to withstand. This is a problem that won't be fixed unless working class people get involved in those conversations.
Jeremy Devito (D)

Candice Duvieilh (D)
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Campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Dale Strong | Republican Party | $569,771 | $184,976 | $1,013,772 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Jeremy Devito | Democratic Party | $4,107 | $0 | $4,107 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Candice Duvieilh | Democratic Party | $7,872 | $4,269 | $3,603 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Greg Howard | Democratic Party | $2,776 | $2,190 | $586 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Andrew Sneed | Democratic Party | $120,915 | $14,724 | $106,191 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
General election race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]
Race ratings: Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. |
Ballot access
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District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
2024
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Dale Strong won election in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dale Strong (R) | 95.4 | 250,322 |
Other/Write-in votes | 4.6 | 12,088 |
Total votes: 262,410 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Elizabeth Tedder (Independent)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dale Strong advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel H. Boman (R)
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Dale Strong defeated Kathy Warner-Stanton and P.J. Greer in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dale Strong (R) | 67.1 | 142,435 |
Kathy Warner-Stanton (D) | 29.6 | 62,740 | ||
![]() | P.J. Greer (L) ![]() | 3.2 | 6,773 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 369 |
Total votes: 212,317 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Dale Strong defeated Casey Wardynski in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dale Strong | 63.4 | 48,138 |
![]() | Casey Wardynski | 36.6 | 27,794 |
Total votes: 75,932 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Kathy Warner-Stanton defeated Charlie Thompson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Kathy Warner-Stanton | 57.2 | 9,010 | |
![]() | Charlie Thompson ![]() | 42.8 | 6,739 |
Total votes: 15,749 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ben Gyasi (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Dale Strong | 44.7 | 45,319 |
✔ | ![]() | Casey Wardynski | 23.0 | 23,340 |
![]() | John Roberts ![]() | 13.8 | 13,979 | |
![]() | Paul Sanford | 11.4 | 11,573 | |
![]() | Kevin Andrew Blalock ![]() | 5.5 | 5,608 | |
Harrison Wright | 1.5 | 1,509 |
Total votes: 101,328 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dexter Donnell (R)
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Mo Brooks won election in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mo Brooks (R) | 95.8 | 253,094 |
Other/Write-in votes | 4.2 | 11,066 |
Total votes: 264,160 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Mo Brooks defeated Chris Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mo Brooks | 74.9 | 84,013 |
![]() | Chris Lewis ![]() | 25.1 | 28,182 |
Total votes: 112,195 | ||||
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District analysis
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See also
Alabama | 2026 primaries | 2026 U.S. Congress elections |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018