Alabama 6th District

Gary Palmer (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Gary Palmer

  Republican · holds this seat today

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  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 115 of 124 votes and bills.

  Raised $1,154,753 since January 2025: 51% from people, 46% from PACs and other committees, 3% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Maurice Mercer

  Democrat · former pelham city council president, account executive

  No grade

  No grade yet

  I have no votes in Congress to count for Mercer, and what Mercer has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 18. A grade needs 4.

  Raised $34,751 since January 2025: 66% from people, 15% from PACs and other committees, 10% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Maurice Mercer, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Mercer, so the grade above comes from this list: what Mercer has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• August 2026 · InterviewFree markets

  Asked how to cut the deficit, he said the tax cuts for the wealthiest should be rolled back.

  “we've got to look back at rolling back the tax cuts to the ultra-billionaires”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Raising taxes by reversing a tax cut is against liberty on free markets.

  Source: ABC 33/40, A look at Alabama's 6th Congressional District Democratic candidates ahead of the primaryDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site promises to cut unnecessary regulations on small businesses.

  “i will work to reduce unnecessary regulations, expand access to capital, improve broadband infrastructure, and create an environment where entrepreneurs can compete fairly against large corporate interests.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Less regulation is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Maurice Mercer for America, My Vision for AmericaDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteConscience

  His campaign site, while describing his Christian faith, backs every American's right to practice any religion or none.

  “at the same time, i firmly support every american's first amendment right to practice the religion of their choice or no religion at all.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  The same freedom for believers and non-believers is with liberty on conscience.

  Source: Maurice Mercer for America, My Vision for AmericaDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site supports a pathway to legal status and citizenship for long-settled immigrants without status.

  “individuals who have lived in our communities for years, worked hard, paid taxes, raised families, and contributed to our economy should have a fair and achievable pathway to legal status and citizenship.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  A path to citizenship for those here illegally is against liberty on borders.

  Source: Maurice Mercer for America, My Vision for AmericaDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site backs strong border security and resources for immigration enforcement agencies.

  “i support strong border security and adequate resources for immigration enforcement agencies.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and funding enforcement is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Maurice Mercer for America, My Vision for AmericaDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site says violent criminals, gang members and traffickers should be detained and deported where that applies.

  “i also believe violent criminals, gang members, human traffickers, drug traffickers, and individuals who pose a threat to public safety should be identified, detained, and/or be deported (if applicable)”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Deporting those who break the law is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Maurice Mercer for America, My Vision for AmericaDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.