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Palmer’s official health-care page documents support for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, including his 2017 vote for the American Health Care Act, and opposition to federal health-insurance mandates.

Mercer supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural healthcare providers, improving mental-health services, increasing transparency in prescription-drug pricing, and helping small businesses provide affordable…

Gary Palmer says free markets create opportunity when government removes unnecessary barriers. He supports expanding domestic energy production, reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, and using private-sector investment to create jobs,…

Mercer says he would lower costs for working families by pursuing policies that increase competition and strengthen supply chains.

Palmer's public record emphasizes expanding domestic production of critical minerals and reducing dependence on China, while opposing stricter emissions and environmental regulations he views as burdensome.

In a June 24, 2026 official statement marking the Dobbs anniversary, Gary Palmer said the Supreme Court correctly held that the Constitution does not contain a right to abortion and that Dobbs properly returned abortion policy to the…

Mercer says he supports a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions, while also saying every life has value and advocating support for life through stronger families, fewer barriers to adoption, expanded foster care, and support…

Palmer supports increased federal immigration enforcement and border security. On June 9, 2026, he voted for S. 2, the Secure America Act, and said funding CBP and ICE was necessary to secure the border, enforce immigration laws, stop…

Maurice Mercer supports a combination of secure borders and immigration-system reform. He endorses a fair, achievable pathway to legal status and citizenship for some long-term undocumented immigrants who have worked, paid taxes, and…

Gary Palmer describes himself as a gun owner and supporter of the Second Amendment. His official congressional issue page records opposition to President Obama's 2016 executive actions on firearms as constitutionally beyond the president's…

On July 23, 2026, Palmer voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89, which would have directed the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran under the War Powers Resolution.

Mercer says he wants to stop the current war in Iran, whether by working to see both sides peacefully end the conflict or by pulling the United States out, citing American service members deployed there and a lack of clarity about the…

Palmer opposes same-sex marriage, saying marriage is the union of a man and a woman, and has stated that allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice is something 'no reasonable person' would allow, citing safety…

Mercer says government should treat every person with dignity and respect, protect religious freedom including the right to practice no religion, and enforce immigration laws with respect for constitutional rights and due process.

Palmer's official congressional materials emphasize access to postsecondary opportunities: his office provides student-financial-aid information and administers congressional nominations to the U.S. service academies.

Mercer says education is a key investment in the future and supports excellent public schools, expanded career and technical education, apprenticeships, workforce-development programs, safe learning environments, and improved broadband…

Gary Palmer has supported federal initiatives to advance U.S. artificial-intelligence capabilities and workforce readiness.

Mercer’s platform does not state a specific position on artificial intelligence or AI regulation. It does support expanding broadband infrastructure, improving broadband access for students and educators, and workforce-development programs…

Palmer supports requiring proof of U.S. citizenship—and voter identification—for registration and voting in federal elections.

Mercer supports creating an independent redistricting commission, arguing that voters should choose elected officials rather than politicians choosing their voters.

Palmer's official congressional materials do not state a distinct policy platform labeled “Local Issues.” They emphasize constituent services for Alabama's 6th District, including district offices, assistance with federal agencies, and…

Mercer’s campaign says he would prioritize visible community investments, including roads, bridges, rail-crossing improvements, broadband, water systems, traffic-relief projects, public facilities, parks, and fire stations.