In north Alabama congressional race, a Democrat pitches affordability and political reform

By: Ben Sessoms

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 2,069

Last Updated: 6 days, 7 hours ago

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In Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Madison, faces Democratic challenger Andrew Sneed, a businessman.
The district is rated R+15 by the Cook Political Report, but through June Sneed had managed to hold his own in fundraising.
Sneed’s campaign is focused on improving affordability, coupled with reform of the federal government and has accused Strong of not being available to constituents.
Strong cites his …

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