Alabama District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Sitting member, elected on the old lines Gary J. Palmer Republican since Jan 2015
Maurice MercerDemocraticGary J. PalmerRepublican · IncumbentAge 72 · 11 years in Congress
No published poll names both candidates.District lines changed for 2026. Results from the old lines aren't shown.
- Lines for 2026
- Redrawn. 5.9% of residents were in a different district in 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MercerRight column: Palmer
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $35K
- $1.2M
- Cash on hand
- $14K
- $74K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativePalmerNo published score for Mercer
- Races
- None listed
- Won 6 of 6
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 11
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 72
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Mercer: $34,751 received, $14,187 cash on hand. Palmer: $1,154,753 received, $74,382 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Maurice MercerDemocratic
- Gary J. PalmerIncumbentRepublican
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division
Source: sos.alabama.gov (PDF), dated Aug 26
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (7)
- Alabama District 1· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
- Alabama District 2· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
- Alabama District 3· Mike Rogers (R), unopposed, 2024
- Alabama District 4· Robert B. Aderholt (R), unopposed, 2024
- Alabama District 5· Dale W. Strong (R), unopposed, 2024
- Alabama District 6· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
- Alabama District 7· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 346,625
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 243,74170.3% DemocraticElizabeth Anderson Democratic 102,50429.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3800.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,203
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 154,23383.7% LibertarianAndria Chieffo Libertarian 27,83315.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2,1371.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 282,261
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 274,16097.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8,1012.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 278,328
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 192,54269.2% DemocraticDanner Kline Democratic 85,64430.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1420.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 329,306
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 245,31374.5% DemocraticDavid J Putnam Democratic 83,70925.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,449
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary J. PalmerWon Republican 135,94576.2% DemocraticMark Lester Democratic 42,29123.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 308,102
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 219,26271.2% DemocraticPenny H Bailey Democratic 88,26728.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5730.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,364
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 205,28898.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4,0761.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 287,237
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 280,90297.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6,3352.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,300
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 163,51498.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2,7861.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,043
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 264,81998.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3,2241.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,346
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 178,17189.8% LibertarianJ Holden McAllister Libertarian 19,6399.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5360.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 241,917
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Alabama District 6, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 212,75187.9% LibertarianTerry Reagin Libertarian 28,18911.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 9770.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 215,582
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 154,76171.8% DemocraticDonna Wesson Smalley Democratic 60,65728.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 254,859
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 180,78170.9% DemocraticMary Lynn Bates Democratic 69,59227.3% LibertarianT Franklin Harris Libertarian 2,2930.9% OtherDiane Susan Vogel Other 2,1130.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 800.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 196,222
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer BachusWon Republican 155,04779.0% DemocraticLarry Fortenberry Democratic 41,03020.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1450.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 280,139
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer T Bauchus IIIWon Republican 146,59952.3% DemocraticBen Erdreich Democratic 126,06245.0% IndependentCarla Cloum Independent 4,5211.6% LibertarianMark Bodenhausen Libertarian 2,8361.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1210.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,797
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen ErdreichWon Democratic 134,41292.8% IndependentDavid A Alvarez Independent 8,6406.0% IndependentNathaniel Ivory Independent 1,7451.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,026
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen ErdreichWon Democratic 138,92066.5% RepublicanCharles Caddis Republican 68,78832.9% LibertarianWilliam Wingo Libertarian 1,0920.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 191,976
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen ErdreichWon Democratic 139,60872.7% RepublicanL Morgan William Republican 51,92427.0% OtherMartin J Boyers Other 4440.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 219,710
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen ErdreichWon Democratic 130,97359.6% RepublicanJ T "Jabo" Waggoner Republican 87,55039.8% LibertarianSteve Smith Libertarian 1,0430.5% OtherMark Curtis Other 1440.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,387
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen ErdreichWon Democratic 88,02953.2% RepublicanAlbert Lee Smith Jr Republican 76,72646.4% LibertarianCharles "Chuck" Ewing Libertarian 6320.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,982
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert Lee Smith JrWon Republican 95,01950.5% DemocraticWB "Pete" Clifford Democratic 87,53646.6% LibertarianRichard H Jacobson Libertarian 3,2181.7% OtherPhilip Lenud Other 1,7430.9% OtherCharles C Robey Other 4660.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,471
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn H Buchanan JrWon Republican 65,70061.7% DemocraticDon Hawkins Democratic 40,77138.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,518
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Alabama District 6, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn H Buchanan JrWon Republican 92,11356.7% DemocraticMel Bailey Democratic 69,38442.7% OtherBilly E Dorsey Other 1,0210.6%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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