2026 Elections · Alabama

Alabama's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Alabama congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Alabama's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Dale Strong (Republican) and Andrew Sneed (Democratic).

  • Dale StrongRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Dale Strong's sponsored bills →
  • Andrew SneedDemocratic✓ Verified
    $861K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Andrew Sneed would work to repeal Trump's tariffs and reduce utility bills to improve affordability, and he supports expanding Medicaid eligibility and prioritizing rural health care in the district 135. Dale Strong votes for multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation, and his voting record shows support for reauthorizing healthcare acts, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, and lowering premiums 246.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDale StrongRepublicanAndrew SneedDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Strong votes for multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation are evident.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Sneed would work to repeal Trump's tariffs and reduce utility bills to improve affordability.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Andrew Sneed would work to repeal Trump's tariffs and reduce utility bills to improve affordability 1. Dale Strong votes for multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation 2.
Healthcare

Votes show support for reauthorizing healthcare acts, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, and lowering premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Sneed supports expanding Medicaid eligibility and prioritizing rural health care in the district.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Andrew Sneed supports expanding Medicaid eligibility and prioritizing rural health care in the district 1. Dale Strong's voting record shows support for reauthorizing healthcare acts, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, and lowering premiums 2.
Immigration

Votes indicate support for securing borders, deporting fraudsters, and backing Homeland Security, with a nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Sneed supports immigration reforms including reducing visa waiting lists and new oversight of ICE.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Andrew Sneed supports immigration reforms including reducing visa waiting lists and new oversight of ICE 1. Dale Strong's voting record indicates support for securing borders, deporting fraudsters, and backing Homeland Security, with a nay on a national emergency resolution 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Votes favor acts enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans' rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Votes show support for tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations for national security and agriculture.

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Energy & Environment

Votes support environmental protection acts and consumer choice but oppose the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Votes oppose resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran and Lebanon but support defense authorization and veterans' clinic naming.

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Andrew Sneed would work to repeal Trump's tariffs and reduce utility bills to improve affordability. Dale Strong votes for multiple bills supporting small business, financial protections, and technology use in regulation.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Andrew Sneed supports expanding Medicaid eligibility and prioritizing rural health care in the district. Dale Strong's voting record shows support for reauthorizing healthcare acts, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, and lowering premiums.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Andrew Sneed supports immigration reforms including reducing visa waiting lists and new oversight of ICE. Dale Strong's voting record indicates support for securing borders, deporting fraudsters, and backing Homeland Security, with a nay on a national emergency resolution.