David Perry
David Perry is a Republican candidate for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. He is competing in the August 11 special primary for the party nomination. If nominated, he will challenge incumbent Terri Sewell in the general election.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Support using Opportunity Zones to promote job creation and private investment in District 7, with a focus on educating residents about these opportunities and expanding OZ coverage to underserved and economically distressed communities. | medium | |
| Education | Every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of ZIP code. He supports school choice but emphasizes that it only works when families have strong options, and he also aims to strengthen the schools that serve District 7 to ensure every student can succeed. | medium | |
| Healthcare | Increase in Mental Services for the Public: David Perry's campaign emphasizes expanding mental health services in District 7, recognizing mental health as a public health priority and advocating for increased access to behavioral health resources, integrated care, and funding for community mental health programs. | medium | |
| Climate/Energy | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Immigration | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Foreign Policy | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Local Issues | David Perry prioritizes local safety and quality education in District 7, including expanding access to mental health services. He also supports leveraging Opportunity Zones to promote job creation and private investment in underserved communities. | medium | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Tech & AI | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Election Policy | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
Economy
mediumSupport using Opportunity Zones to promote job creation and private investment in District 7, with a focus on educating residents about these opportunities and expanding OZ coverage to underserved and economically distressed communities.
Education
mediumEvery child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of ZIP code. He supports school choice but emphasizes that it only works when families have strong options, and he also aims to strengthen the schools that serve District 7 to ensure every student can succeed.
Healthcare
mediumIncrease in Mental Services for the Public: David Perry's campaign emphasizes expanding mental health services in District 7, recognizing mental health as a public health priority and advocating for increased access to behavioral health resources, integrated care, and funding for community mental health programs.
Climate/Energy
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Abortion & Reproductive Health
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Immigration
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Firearms & Second Amendment
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Foreign Policy
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Local Issues
mediumDavid Perry prioritizes local safety and quality education in District 7, including expanding access to mental health services. He also supports leveraging Opportunity Zones to promote job creation and private investment in underserved communities.
Civil Rights & Equality
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Tech & AI
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Election Policy
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Top Donors
No campaign finance data found in public disclosures as of June 2026. No FEC filings or OpenSecrets profile identified; likely not yet required to file for the August 2026 special primary.
Voting Record
No legislative voting record. Previously ran for Alabama State Board of Education in 2024 but lost; no prior elected office held. Campaign platform focuses on faith-based community leadership and fiscal conservatism.
Sources
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/27/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.