AL-01: Former Rep. Carl (R) seeks to reclaim old seat in U.S. House
Former Alabama Rep. Jerry Carl is making a comeback bid to reclaim the 1st District seat he held before losing a member-vs.-member primary last year.
“Rooted in faith, family, and a deep commitment to service, this decision reflects the shared desire of our district to advance President Trump’s shared America First Agenda, while bringing integrity and accountability to Washington,” Carl said Monday in a social media post. “As your Congressman, I will continue the fight to keep our borders secure, slash wasteful spending, and stand against any attempts to infringe upon our constitutional rights.”
Carl, who represented a previous version of Alabama’s 1st District for two terms, lost a primary last year after he was drawn into the same district as fellow GOP Rep. Barry Moore.
That came after a federal court approved a new map ahead of the 2024 elections meant to give Black voters a second district where they could influence the election of a candidate.
https://rollcall.com/2025/08/19/former-rep-carl-seeks-to-reclaim-old-seat-in-u-s-house/