Hampton Harris
Hampton Harris is a Republican candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District in the August 11, 2026 special primary. A Montgomery native, he holds a law degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and owns a real estate brokerage. Harris emphasizes his status as a young conservative (age 29) and would be the first active-duty military spouse in Congress; his wife serves as a JAG attorney in the Air Force. He campaigns on veterans' issues, border security, tax cuts, and restoring Judeo-Christian values.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Harris believes Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded healthcare programs are necessary. He opposes government-run universal healthcare and supports a limited government role in healthcare. | high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | Life begins at conception. He supports protecting the unborn and restricting abortion rights. | high | |
| Economy | Harris supports pro-growth, pro-business policies including lower taxes and reduced regulations on small businesses. He advocates investing in infrastructure and Alabama's ports to stimulate jobs and economic growth in District 2, and supports cutting government spending to reduce the national debt and lower the cost of living. | high | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | Back the Second Amendment: The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; Harris believes this right is nonnegotiable and opposes gun restrictions that infringe on law-abiding citizens. | high | |
| Climate/Energy | Harris supports U.S. energy independence by expanding domestic production of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. He considers coal the most reliable energy source and opposes policies that would restrict fossil fuel development, aiming to lower energy costs and strengthen national security. | high | |
| Immigration | Secure the border to protect Alabama from drugs, human trafficking, and crime; support strict border enforcement and oppose illegal immigration, reflecting an America-First approach. | high | |
| Foreign Policy | Harris believes the U.S. has become too involved in other countries' affairs and should focus on issues regarding American sovereignty unless in imminent danger. He considers Israel a vital ally and views the Chinese Communist Party as a serious military, cyber, and economic threat. He supports a strong national defense and securing the border as a national security priority. | high | |
| Education | Harris supports school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools. He favors eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and returning control to states and communities, and believes parents should have more options and flexibility in their children's education. | high | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | Harris believes biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces. He supports policies that uphold sex-segregated facilities and privacy based on biological sex. He also opposes requiring individuals or businesses to provide services that would violate their moral or religious beliefs. | high | |
| Tech & AI | No public position found | low | No supporting sources |
| Local Issues | Lower taxes and limit regulations on small businesses in Alabama's 2nd District to help local businesses grow and alleviate cost pressures on families. | high | |
| Election Policy | Harris opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification, supporting voter ID laws. He opposes sanctuary cities and supports strict enforcement of immigration and election laws. | high |
Healthcare
highHarris believes Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded healthcare programs are necessary. He opposes government-run universal healthcare and supports a limited government role in healthcare.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
highLife begins at conception. He supports protecting the unborn and restricting abortion rights.
Economy
highHarris supports pro-growth, pro-business policies including lower taxes and reduced regulations on small businesses. He advocates investing in infrastructure and Alabama's ports to stimulate jobs and economic growth in District 2, and supports cutting government spending to reduce the national debt and lower the cost of living.
Firearms & Second Amendment
highBack the Second Amendment: The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; Harris believes this right is nonnegotiable and opposes gun restrictions that infringe on law-abiding citizens.
Climate/Energy
highHarris supports U.S. energy independence by expanding domestic production of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. He considers coal the most reliable energy source and opposes policies that would restrict fossil fuel development, aiming to lower energy costs and strengthen national security.
Immigration
highSecure the border to protect Alabama from drugs, human trafficking, and crime; support strict border enforcement and oppose illegal immigration, reflecting an America-First approach.
Foreign Policy
highHarris believes the U.S. has become too involved in other countries' affairs and should focus on issues regarding American sovereignty unless in imminent danger. He considers Israel a vital ally and views the Chinese Communist Party as a serious military, cyber, and economic threat. He supports a strong national defense and securing the border as a national security priority.
Education
highHarris supports school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools. He favors eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and returning control to states and communities, and believes parents should have more options and flexibility in their children's education.
Civil Rights & Equality
highHarris believes biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces. He supports policies that uphold sex-segregated facilities and privacy based on biological sex. He also opposes requiring individuals or businesses to provide services that would violate their moral or religious beliefs.
Tech & AI
lowNo public position found
No supporting sources available
Local Issues
highLower taxes and limit regulations on small businesses in Alabama's 2nd District to help local businesses grow and alleviate cost pressures on families.
Election Policy
highHarris opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification, supporting voter ID laws. He opposes sanctuary cities and supports strict enforcement of immigration and election laws.
Background
Career History
Owns and operates a real estate brokerage in Montgomery, Alabama, having sold over $16 million in real estate.
Worked in the emergency department at Baptist Health in Montgomery, witnessing the opioid crisis and healthcare issues facing the district.
Provided legal assistance to veterans across Alabama.
Education
Top Donors
Republican challenger Hampton Harris has raised approximately $245,500 in the 2026 cycle, but the vast majority ($205,510) comes from personal loans to his own campaign. Actual contributions total only about $39,990, with $38,740 from individuals and $1,250 from other committees. As of July 2026 he had $163,307 cash on hand but owes $266,000 in debt. In the May-June 2026 period he raised $24,000 in contributions. His campaign is heavily self-funded through his real estate brokerage and legal work.
Voting Record
Harris has never held elected office and has no legislative voting record. He is an attorney and real estate broker who owns Harris Realty Group in Montgomery. His campaign platform emphasizes cutting taxes, reducing government spending to lower the cost of living, securing the border, supporting military families (he is an active-duty Air Force spouse), and protecting religious liberty and parental rights in education. He has stated he would prioritize serving on the Armed Services Committee if elected.
Sources
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 8/2/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.