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Jerry Carl's campaign says he will prioritize veterans' healthcare, supporting greater access to care for veterans and opposing barriers created by federal bureaucrats.

Jones supports expanding Medicaid in Alabama and restoring enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to reduce coverage costs.

Jerry Carl’s campaign says he would prioritize restoring fiscal discipline and reducing inflation. He supports a constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment, believes members of Congress should not be paid until the budget is balanced, and…

Jones has emphasized affordability as a central concern, supporting a higher minimum wage and arguing that Congress should address the effects of tariffs on farmers, rural businesses, and their trading partners.

Carl's campaign emphasizes strengthening energy infrastructure and delivering reliable, affordable energy, as stated in a June 25, 2026 campaign post endorsing him by the Electric Cooperatives of Alabama.

Jones supports protecting Alabama's water, power grid, and biodiversity, and has called for a moratorium on building new data centers until adequate environmental impact investigations are completed.

Jerry Carl’s campaign describes him as 100% pro-life, says he opposes using tax dollars to fund abortions, and says he supported the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Jerry Carl's campaign says illegal immigration is a direct national-security threat and pledges to support stronger border security, including building a border wall and hiring more Border Patrol agents.

Jones supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a clear pathway for undocumented immigrants to obtain legal status or citizenship, while also supporting secure borders and enforcement of existing laws.

Jerry Carl's campaign says he is a lifelong supporter of the Second Amendment who will defend the right to keep and bear arms. The campaign describes him as an avid hunter, says he has received a 100% rating from Gun Owners of America, and notes a prior NRA-PVF endorsement.

Gun Sense Voter lists Clyde Jones as a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate for U.S. House in Alabama's 1st District, a designation for candidates who have demonstrated they will govern with gun safety in mind.

Carl's campaign says he supports President Trump's America First agenda, stands with Israel, and favors a tougher U.S. posture toward China and Iran.

Jerry Carl's campaign platform does not present a general civil-rights agenda, but it states that he supports restricting participation in women's sports to women and opposes what it calls racial-division and sexual/gender agendas in…

Jones has identified civil rights as a major concern and said he would pursue reforms addressing voter suppression in Alabama, including concerns arising from recent congressional redistricting and voter confusion.

Jerry Carl says parents should be in charge of their children's education and supports keeping critical race theory and what he calls "woke ideology" out of classrooms.

Jones has emphasized early childhood education and childcare as priorities, pledging to protect federal childcare funding and preserve subsidies for enrolled children, and to raise pay for childcare providers.

In an August 27, 2026 radio interview, Carl said he expects data centers could become obsolete in roughly seven to 10 years as new data-storage technology develops, potentially replacing large facilities with a hand-sized-or-smaller…

Jones supports a moratorium on building new data centers until environmental impact investigations are completed and the need for them is better understood.

Jones supports election reform to address what he characterizes as voter suppression in Alabama, citing the state's recently redrawn congressional districts and the confusion they caused voters.

Carl's campaign says he would prioritize South Alabama's agricultural and forestry economy, including advocating for farmers; support the district's veterans through improved access to care; and support law enforcement and public safety.

Jones has emphasized affordability and district-specific economic concerns. He supports further insurance regulation to reduce high coastal insurance costs, wants Congress to address tariff effects on farmers and businesses in the…