Elizabeth Anderson (Alabama)

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Elizabeth Anderson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Alabama, 2007

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Birthplace

Alabama

Profession

CEO

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Elizabeth Anderson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 6th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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Biography

Elizabeth Anderson was born in Alabama. Her career experience includes working as a CEO. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 2007.

Elections

2024

See also: Alabama's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Alabama's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

Alabama's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 6

Incumbent Gary Palmer defeated Elizabeth Anderson in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Palmer (R)	70.3	243,741
		Elizabeth Anderson (D)	29.6	102,504
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	380

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 346,625
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin Stewart (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Elizabeth Anderson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 6.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Austin Vigue (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 6

Incumbent Gary Palmer defeated Gerrick Wilkins and Ken McFeeters in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 6 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Palmer	83.2	76,488
		Gerrick Wilkins	10.6	9,701
		Ken McFeeters	6.2	5,705

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 91,894
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Elizabeth Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Anderson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up below the poverty line in Childersburg, Alabama, and I know firsthand the struggles facing so many Alabamians. I was able to succeed because of the safety net provided by our government, from SNAP benefits to subsidized housing to free school lunches. With a strong belief in the power of education, I earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama, where I graduated with honors. After years in the tech sector, I founded my own small business in Alabama that has flourished into an international leader in tech strategy. In every stage of my life, from becoming a mother to founding my own successful tech start-up, I have always remembered my small town roots. That's why I'm running for office: because there are not enough folks fighting for everyday Alabamians. With strong, common-sense representation, we can make our district stronger and directly improve the lives of the working class. As your representative, I promise to always fight for women’s rights, dignified work opportunities, and wages that actually rise with the cost of living.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• It’s simple: we need women in office, and we need to fight for women’s rights. Our current leadership is not only failing our women, but they are actively assaulting reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy. As your representative, I will work tirelessly to protect reproductive rights at every level.
• Poverty is not a moral failing – it is a policy choice. As a child growing up in Alabama, I couldn’t access healthy meals or receive basic medical care due to my family’s socioeconomic status. I had to learn how to grow food for myself and my siblings in my backyard, and I went without medical care for years to help save money. I was not lazy, I was not bad -- I was a child who deserved to have my basic needs met. Poor people around Alabama are some of the most hardworking folks in our state, and representatives in Congress need to understand this if they're going to represent their constituents' best interests.
• I believe in empathetic leadership. As a business owner, I prioritize empathetic leadership at work, and have centered keynote speeches on the topic – that’s how important I think it is. It’s not complicated – we need leaders who listen more than they speak.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am enraged by the lack of maternal healthcare in our state. When I was born, my mother had to drive herself over 1 hour away, in labor, to the nearest hospital. In Alabama, over 1/3 of our counties lack birthing facilities, making them maternal healthcare deserts. Women, especially Black women, are dying at disproportionate levels due to a lack of basic healthcare, and maternal mortality rates are rising nationwide. As a woman and a mother to two daughters, this is totally unacceptable. Maternity wards are closing left and right, and our current Representative has done absolutely nothing about it. It’s time for change.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first jobs were odd jobs - giving music lessons, building websites, cleaning houses. Growing up with limited means, I learned to be scrappy and work hard to support myself. When I was in college, I worked multiple jobs including doing telephone surveys for banks and selling magazine subscriptions by phone. Working in any kind of call center is tougher than people might realize, especially being paid minimum wage. But these types of jobs meant that I could sometimes do my school work between calls… because even though I had to work, I always prioritized my education.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Lewis was one of our nation’s greatest legislators. Motivated by a deep commitment to justice and equality, he committed his life to fighting for progress. He was not afraid of making “good trouble,” and his moral leadership is an inspiration.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I firmly believe in financial transparency and government accountability. As a business owner, I maintain clear transparency standards so that everyone on our team can have an informed say in business operations. I am also deeply committed to financial transparency and accountability. I can’t even count the number of times I have contacted my representative and never heard a single word back. This is unacceptable – we deserve representation who listen as much as they speak, and I am committed to being that representation.

For too long, those with money have had an unfair advantage in elections. Large corporations and dark money super-PACs can buy politicians. I cannot be bought, and I will not accept any money that is not from an accountable and transparent source.

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Elizabeth Anderson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Alabama District 6	Lost general	$208,724	$173,214
Grand total			$208,724	$173,214
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Alabama's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Katie Britt (R)

Tommy Tuberville (R)

Representatives

District 1

Barry Moore (R)

District 2

Shomari Figures (D)

District 3

Mike Rogers (R)

District 4

Robert Aderholt (R)

District 5

Dale Strong (R)

District 6

Gary Palmer (R)

District 7

Terri Sewell (D)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (2)