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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 19, 2026 Alabama Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for US Congress District 1, Alabama

Jerry Carl - R

►Websitejerrycarlforcongress.com/

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James Dees - R

►Websitejimmydees.com/

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Rhett Marques - R

►Websitewww.rhettforalabama.com/

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Joshua McKee - R

►Websitemckeeforcongress.com/

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John Mills - R

►Websitejohnmillsforcongress.com/

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James Richardson - R

►Websitewww.richardsonforcongress.net/

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Austin Sidwell - R

►Websitesidwellforcongress.com/

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Rhett Marques

Joshua McKee

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Foreign Policy

Israel

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Infrastructure

Health & Medical

Medicare

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Reducing Health Care Costs

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget