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2026 Alabama's 6th Congressional District Election
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Alabama's 6th congressional district election has been shaped by mid-decade redistricting after the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, allowing the state to revert to a 2023 legislatively-drawn map. This triggered a special primary election on August 11, 2026, in addition to the May 19 primary that was later nullified. The district covers parts of central Alabama including Birmingham's suburbs and is considered safely Republican with a Cook PVI of R+28. Incumbent Republican Gary Palmer, first elected in 2014 and a former chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, faces a primary challenge from physical therapist assistant Case Dixon, while four Democrats—Jacob Bouma-Sims, Ashtyn Kennedy, Maurice Mercer, and Keith Pilkington—compete in their party's primary.
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Gary Palmer
Gary Palmer is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th congressional district, first elected in 2014. He previously served as president of the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank, and chaired the House Republican Policy Committee from 2019 to 2025.
Case Dixon is a licensed physical therapist assistant from McCalla, Alabama, challenging incumbent Gary Palmer in the Republican primary. At 26 years old, he positions himself as a conservative outsider focused on ethics reform, term limits, fiscal responsibility, and healthcare access.
Keith Pilkington is a registered nurse and U.S. Army veteran running for the Democratic nomination in Alabama's 6th congressional district. His campaign focuses on affordability for working families, veterans' issues, and healthcare access.
Race Forecast
Gary Palmer favored
Gary Palmer: 99% modeled win probability with a +35.0 pts estimated margin
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Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/25/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.