WASHINGTON — In a series of Truth Social posts Sunday night, President Donald Trump endorsed Alabama’s four incumbent House Republicans, but noticeably absent from his feed was an endorsement in the competitive GOP primary for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in 2026.
Trump backed U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, Dale Strong, R-Huntsville and Gary Palmer, R-Birmingham, in their reelection bids.
But the president did not weigh in on the race to take for the AL-1 seat, which former Rep. Jerry Carl and State Rep. Rhett Marques are vying for in 2026. They’re running to succeed Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, who is running for U.S. Senate.
The election for the 1st district seat, which runs through the state’s most southern counties, is shaping up to be tight, with both candidates garnering support from current congressional lawmakers in their bids. A Trump endorsement could prove pivotal in the close race.
Marques raised about $170,000 more than Carl through the end of September, according to the latest campaign finance reports. In the third quarter of 2025, Marques raised about $494,000. He has since surpassed the $500,000 fundraising mark, according to his campaign.
Carl raised about $320,000 through the end of September.
On Sunday, Trump did not make any endorsement in the race for Alabama’s open Senate seat. He also did not announce any support for Alabama’s two Democratic-held seats, including Reps. Terri Sewell of the 7th District and Shomari Figures of the 2nd District.
Mike Rogers
In Trump’s endorsement of Rogers, he highlighted the lawmaker as the first House Armed Services Committee chair from Alabama, who is “working tirelessly to advance our AMERICA FIRST Agenda.”
From July to September of this year, Rogers raised $284,071 for his campaign. He has a significant war chest worth $2.4 million, according to the latest campaign finance report. In the third quarter, he spent $235,327. Rogers has raised a total of $1.2 million this election cycle, which is the most out of the four GOP incumbents running for reelection.
Two Republicans, Draic Coakley and Terri LaPoint, and Democrat Victor Lee Mcinnis have also filed to run for the 3rd district.
Congressman Mike Rogers is doing a truly fantastic job representing the Great People of Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District!
As the first Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee from Alabama, Mike is working tirelessly to advance our AMERICA FIRST Agenda. He knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our incredible Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. In Congress, Mike is working tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
Mike Rogers has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!
Robert Aderholt
Trump described Aderholt, the 14-term dean of Alabama’s delegation, as a member of the “POWERFUL” Appropriations Committee. Aderholt oversees the subcommittee that funds the education and health departments. He added that Aderholt was a “champion” for farmers and ranchers and an advocate for the “Nation’s Golden Age.”
The Republican lawmaker raised $272,553 in Q3, bringing his total raised this election cycle to $522,626. Aderholt spent $203,018 from July to September. He has more than $1 million cash on hand, according to his latest campaign finance report.
Republican Tommy Barnes has filed to run for Aderholt’s seat in 2026. Democrats Amanda Pusczek and Shane Weaver are also running.
Congressman Robert Aderholt is a Tremendous Champion for Alabama’s 4th Congressional District!
As a Member of the POWERFUL House Appropriations Committee, Robert knows the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy Dominance, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, and Advance our Nation’s Golden Age. He is also fighting tirelessly to Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Strengthen our incredible Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
Robert Aderholt has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!
Dale Strong
Trump described the second-term congressman from Huntsville as having a “Strong Record of SUCCESS” and “compelling support from his Community.” Strong joined the House Appropriations Committee this year.
In the latest campaign finance report for the third quarter of 2025, Strong raised $166,903. This election cycle he has raised $743,474. From July to September, Strong’s campaign spent $90,648. The GOP lawmaker has a war chest worth more than$1 million.
Four Democrats have filed to run for Alabama’s Fifth District, including Greg Howard Jr., Jeremy Devito, Andrew Sneed and Candice Duvieilh.
Congressman Dale Strong is a terrific Representative for the incredible people of Alabama’s 5th Congressional District!
Dale has a Strong Record of SUCCESS, and compelling support from his Community. In Congress, he is fighting tirelessly to Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Advocate for our Great Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.
Dale Strong has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!
Gary Palmer
In his endorsement of Palmer, Trump called the sixth-term congressman a “Conservative Warrior.” He also highlighted Palmer’s focus on “Energy DOMINANCE.”
Palmer raised the least amount of money in Q3 out of Alabama’s four GOP House incumbents who have filed for reelection in 2026. He raised $52,789 from July to September. This election cycle Palmer has raised $372,463. The Republican congressman spent $119,774 in the third quarter of this year. He has $230,044 cash on hand, the least amount of the four Alabama incumbents Trump endorsed.
Republican Case Dixon and Democrat Keith Pilkington are also vying for Palmer’s seat.
Congressman Gary Palmer is doing a fantastic job representing the incredible people of Alabama’s 6th Congressional District!
Gary is a Conservative Warrior who has strong support from his Community. In Congress, he is working hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.
Gary Palmer has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!
The GOP primary is May 19.