Dale Strong (R) – AL-05 House 2026

About

Dale Strong is the incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th Congressional District, first elected in 2022 and seeking a third term in 2026. Prior to Congress he served as chairman of the Madison County Commission for over a decade and worked as a firefighter and emergency responder. He emphasizes support for Redstone Arsenal and the Tennessee Valley defense community, and in July 2026 introduced the bipartisan PERFORM Act tying USPS postmaster general pay to performance, which drew a Senate companion from Alabama's senators.

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Positions on Key Issues

Positions of Dale Strong on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Healthcare	Strong supports expanding access to rural healthcare, including modernizing rural hospitals, expanding mental-health services, and training doctors and nurses. In an August 2026 statement about Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program funding, he said the investment was delivering results for rural communities; this reflects support for targeted rural-health infrastructure and workforce investments rather than a comprehensive healthcare platform.	Alabama's political leaders praise Trump administration's latest investments in rural healthcare Trump Administration Announces $144 million to Improve Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Emergency and Maternal Care and Expand the Healthcare Workforce in Alabama
Economy	Strong supports tax reductions and targeted federal investment as tools for economic growth. He said the Working Families Tax Cut Act would put more money in the pockets of families, farmers, and small-business owners, and voted for its final passage; he has also advocated infrastructure, energy-capacity, transportation, and workforce investments to support North Alabama's growth and businesses.	2025 in Review \| Representative Dale Strong Working Families Tax Cut Act, H.R. 1833 U.S. House bill would provide $16.5 million for north Alabama infrastructure projects
Climate/Energy	Strong has emphasized energy independence, nuclear energy, and national-security-related energy infrastructure rather than climate mitigation. In a May 20, 2026 official congressional release, he said he voted to advance the FY2027 Energy and Water Development funding bill and highlighted its investments in nuclear energy and energy independence.	Strong Votes to Advance Energy & Water Bill, Unleash American Energy Dominance Press Releases \| Representative Dale Strong
Abortion & Reproductive Health	Dale Strong has publicly stated that he supports protecting unborn life and has backed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. He co-sponsored H.R. 21 in the 119th Congress; the bill requires medical care and hospital admission for a child born alive after an attempted abortion and provides criminal penalties for violations.	Keeping Strong Congressional Promises: First Legislative Actions H.R.21 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 119th Congress
Immigration	Dale Strong supports increased federal immigration enforcement and border security. He has said the administration should fully enforce immigration laws and supported funding CBP and ICE at needed levels; he also voted for legislation providing about $70 billion for immigration enforcement in June 2026.	Securing our Homeland \| Representative Dale Strong Alabama Republicans back ICE funding as House sends it to Trump’s desk - Alabama Daily News Strong Votes to Fund Department of Homeland Security, Pay All DHS Personnel
Firearms & Second Amendment	Strong states that the Second Amendment protects law-abiding Americans' right to keep and bear arms and says he will oppose efforts to diminish that right. He identifies himself as a lifetime National Rifle Association member and says he will not compromise on this position.	Gun Rights \| Representative Dale Strong
Foreign Policy	Strong emphasizes a strong national defense and confronting threats from China, Russia, and Iran. In July 2026, he supported the House-passed FY2027 NDAA provision incorporating his TRUST Act, which would restrict enlistment and officer appointments for nationals of designated adversary countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, citing espionage and technology-security risks.	National Defense \| Representative Dale Strong House Passes Strong Provision Banning Foreign Adversaries from Joining U.S. Military H.R. 9079 (119th Congress): TRUST Act
Civil Rights & Equality	Dale Strong's recent congressional record is generally opposed to positions tracked by the ACLU: the ACLU's 119th Congress scorecard lists him as aligned with its positions on 1 of 21 votes (4%). Congress.gov also lists Strong as a cosponsor of H.R. 722, the Life at Conception Act, which Congress.gov categorizes under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues; the bill would establish federal legal protections beginning at fertilization.	ACLU Congressional Scorecards — Rep. Dale Strong H.R.722 — Life at Conception Act — Cosponsors H.R.722 — Life at Conception Act
Education	Strong says education decisions should be made primarily by states and local communities in partnership with parents, rather than through a one-size-fits-all federal approach. He supports returning education decision-making to states and parents and restoring local control.	Education \| Representative Dale Strong
Tech & AI	On June 25, 2026, Strong praised a House FY2027 defense-appropriations bill that he said supports advanced artificial intelligence alongside defense innovation, research, and military modernization. The statement indicates support for federal investment in AI for national-security and defense applications; the sources reviewed did not identify a newer post–August 26, 2026 statement or a broader civilian AI regulatory position.	Final FY27 Spending Bill Passes Committee, Delivers for National Security, North Alabama The Road to Victory: How Congress Helped Secure the World Cup
Election Policy	Strong supports tighter federal election-eligibility requirements. He voted for the 2024 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and require states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls; Congress.gov lists him as a cosponsor of the 2025 SAVE Act (H.R. 22), which contains the same core requirements.	Strong Votes to Safeguard American Elections H.R.22 - SAVE Act, 119th Congress
Local Issues	Strong identifies the district's economy as the top local issue and says he is focused on aerospace and defense jobs, Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Space Launch System, and related defense programs. He also points to roads and water infrastructure, safe drinking water, public safety, and postal-service reliability as local priorities; his PERFORM Act (H.R. 9936) would tie the Postmaster General's compensation to mail-delivery and financial performance after service problems in North Alabama.	Alabama District 5 race: Meet the candidates challenging Dale Strong 'They know Dale Strong': Congressman puts record at center of reelection campaign Representative Dale Strong

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Healthcare

Strong supports expanding access to rural healthcare, including modernizing rural hospitals, expanding mental-health services, and training doctors and nurses. In an August 2026 statement about Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program funding, he said the investment was delivering results for rural communities; this reflects support for targeted rural-health infrastructure and workforce investments rather than a comprehensive healthcare platform.

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Alabama's political leaders praise Trump administration's latest investments in rural healthcare

Trump Administration Announces $144 million to Improve Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Emergency and Maternal Care and Expand the Healthcare Workforce in Alabama

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Background

Career History

U.S. Representative 2023 – Present

United States House of Representatives

Representing Alabama's 5th Congressional District

Education

Athens State University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1992)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $1.48M in total receipts for the 2025-2026 cycle as of June 30, 2026, with $631,300 coming from political committees (PACs) and $687,029 from individual donors. Top PAC contributors include Alabama Power ($5,000), AIPAC ($5,000), Axiom Space PAC ($2,500), GE Aerospace Employees ($2,500), Amazon.com ($1,000), plus PACs from Guidehouse Inc., Nucor, and Modern Technology Solutions. Strong's campaign reported $1,424,334 cash on hand, reflecting a substantial fundraising advantage over his Democratic challenger.

Sources

DALE STRONG FOR CONGRESS - committee overview - FEC Democrats tout individual donors' role in District 5 race fundraising efforts - Alabama Political Reporter Dale Strong outraised by Democratic rival during quarter, but still has large fundraising advantage - AL.com Andrew Sneed gains ground on Rep. Dale Strong in North Alabama race - Axios Sneed campaign outraises Rep. Strong in latest FEC filing report

Voting Record

Incumbent Republican serving since January 2023. Voted with the Republican caucus on nearly all major legislation; scored 0% on the League of Conservation Voters' 2025 environmental scorecard. Notable actions include voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (debt ceiling), voting against the $60B Ukraine military aid package in 2024, sponsoring the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act (H.R. 76), and serving on the House Appropriations and Homeland Security Committees. Previously served on the Madison County Commission from 1996 to 2023, including as chairman from 2012 to 2023.

Sources

View full voting record Dale Strong - League of Conservation Voters Congressional Scorecard Dale Strong - Wikipedia Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act - Congress.gov

About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated August 28, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.