Jerry L. Carl

Republican Representative of Alabama's 1st district

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carl.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

June 17, 1958 (66 years old)

Birthday

Served as U.S. representative for Alabama’s 1st congressional district since 2021
Previously served on the Mobile County Commission from 2012 to 2020, including two years as president
Ran for the U.S. House in 2020, succeeding Bradley Byrne, and was reelected in 2022
Lost the Republican nomination in 2024 following redistricting
Opposed the second impeachment of Donald Trump and voted against the American Rescue Plan
Has voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 9.7% of the time as of June 2023
Committee assignments include Appropriations, and Natural Resources
Member of the Republican Study Committee
Voted against several key bills including the Equality Act, For the People Act, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Describes himself as a conservative, anti-abortion, and supportive of gun rights
Opposed President Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas production
Voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results
Married since 1981 with two children and is a Baptist