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Alabama's 6th Congressional District (AL-6)

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Gary Palmer, a Republican, has represented the district since 2015.

The district includes all of Shelby, Chilton, Coosa, Bibb, Elmore, and Autauga counties and parts of Jefferson and Talladega counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 721,709, a median household income of $84,306, and a median age of 39.3. Of residents 25 and older, 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Gary Palmer, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th District
Gary Palmer

U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Alabama uses a new congressional map in 2026: 2023 Redistricting Plan, in effect after a court decision on Jun 2, 2026.

The 2026 election for AL-6 uses the new map's AL-6; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Palmer has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 AL-6 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for AL-6 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Gary Palmer (incumbent)Republican$1,053,566$260,721Jul 22
Case DixonRepublican$25,194$579Jul 22
Elizabeth AndersonDemocratic$15,899$2,787Mar 15
Kimberly Ashtyn KennedyDemocratic$9,914$568Jul 22
Maurice MercerDemocratic$6,539$1,863Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
721,709
Median household income
$84,306
Median age
39.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Alabama senators

Neighboring districts

  • AL-2 · Shomari Figures (D)
  • AL-3 · Mike Rogers (R)
  • AL-4 · Robert Aderholt (R)
  • AL-7 · Terri Sewell (D)

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