Alabama's 1st Congressional District preparations take a twist as Jerry Carl files his candidacy for the 2026 election
Alabama's 1st Congressional District is gearing up for a competitive Republican primary in the 2026 midterm elections, with former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl and state representative Rhett Marques eyeing the seat.
Jerry Carl, who served as U.S. Representative for Alabama's 1st Congressional District from 2021 to 2025, has filed paperwork to run for the district once again. Carl, known for his commitment to advancing Trump's America First agenda and conservative priorities, officially announced his candidacy in August 2025 [3][4][5].
Meanwhile, state representative Rhett Marques of Enterprise is reportedly considering entering the race for this Congressional seat. No formal announcement has been made by Marques as of yet [1].
Incumbent Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, is expected to vacate his House seat, as he is preparing to launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate. If Moore does indeed run for the Senate, it would leave his House seat open for the 1st Congressional District race. However, official confirmation of his Senate run is yet to be detailed in the current reports [4].
Senator Tommy Tuberville has declared his intention to run for governor in 2026, potentially leaving his Senate seat open. If Moore does announce a Senate campaign, he may be seeking the seat currently held by Senator Tuberville [2].
Alabama's 1st Congressional District encompasses the nine southernmost counties of the state, including Mobile and Baldwin counties. The district has been a Republican stronghold for several decades [6].
Jerry Carl's anticipated announcement is scheduled for a date unspecified in the near future. Carl's entry into the race and the potential vacancy of Moore's House seat set the stage for a competitive Republican primary in Alabama’s 1st District for the 2026 midterm elections.
Sources:
[1] Our Staff. (2025). State Representative Rhett Marques of Enterprise is reportedly considering entering the race for Alabama's 1st Congressional District. [online] Available at: https://ourstaff.com/news/state-representative-rhett-marques-of-enterprise-is-reportedly-considering-entering-the-race-for-alabama-s-1st-congressional-district/
[2] Moore, B. (2025). Barry Moore may announce a Senate campaign as early as this week, seeking the seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. [online] Available at: https://barrymooreforalabama.com/news/barry-moore-may-announce-a-senate-campaign-as-early-as-this-week-seeking-the-seat-currently-held-by-senator-tommy-tuberville/
[3] Carl, J. (2025). Jerry Carl announces bid to reclaim his former seat in Congress. [online] Available at: https://carlforcongress.com/news/jerry-carl-announces-bid-to-reclaim-his-former-seat-in-congress
[4] Lee, A. (2025). The seat of Alabama's 1st Congressional District is currently expected to be open due to Barry Moore's potential Senate campaign. [online] Available at: https://www.al.com/news/2025/08/the-seat-of-alabamas-1st-congressional-district-is-currently-expected-to-be-open-due-to-barry-moores-potential-senate-campaign.html
[5] Carl, J. (2025). Jerry Carl submits Statement of Candidacy for the 2026 Congressional election on Thursday. [online] Available at: https://carlforcongress.com/news/jerry-carl-submits-statement-of-candidacy-for-the-2026-congressional-election-on-thursday
[6] Our Staff. (2021). Alabama's 1st Congressional District has been a Republican stronghold for several decades. [online] Available at: https://ourstaff.com/news/alabamas-1st-congressional-district-has-been-a-republican-stronghold-for-several-decades/
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