In a decisive victory, former Representative Jerry Carl is poised to reclaim his seat in Alabama's 1st Congressional District after securing the Republican nomination for the upcoming general election. Carl, a seasoned politician who previously held the seat from 2021 to 2025, has emerged victorious in a crowded field of four Republican candidates. His win sets him up for a potential rematch against the Democratic nominee, who will be determined in the party's upcoming primary. Carl's experience and familiarity with the district will likely make him a formidable candidate in the general election, as he seeks to regain the seat he previously held for four years.


Former Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) is projected to advance to the general election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District after locking down the GOP nomination for outgoing Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Ala.) seat, per Decision Desk HQ. Carl, who previously held the 1st Congressional District seat between 2021 and 2025, defeated three other Republicans for the GOP...