Updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:12 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Clyde Jones Jr.

Clyde Jones Jr., a community organizer, is the Democratic nominee for Alabama's 1st congressional district in 2026, facing Republican Jerry Carl, a former U.S. representative who served from 2021 to 2025.

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  1. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls RGV Congressional seats as key to House majority

    The article covers House Speaker Mike Johnson’s stop in McAllen, Texas, highlighting the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) as a pivotal battleground for control of the House.

  2. Award Recognizes Leadership and Innovation

    The page highlights Clyde Jones Jr. as part of Alabama A&M University’s coverage of leadership and innovation.

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  3. The Overlooked Congressional Race That Could End a Historic Barrier in the South

    The article highlights Arkansas 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Jones (a Democrat) who could become the first Black member of Congress from Arkansas if elected, challenging Republican Rep. French Hill.

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  4. Vault: Hill, Jones spar over housing in Little Rock

    Topic: A televised debate in Little Rock between Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) and Democratic challenger Chris Jones focused heavily on housing policy and the cost of living.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Clyde Jones Jr., a community organizer, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Alabama's 1st congressional district.

The district's incumbent is Republican Barry Moore, who was elected with 78.4% of the vote in 2024, and the legislature-approved redistricted map redrew the district to cover the southwestern part of the state near the Gulf of Mexico, including all of Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Jones was the Democratic nominee in the nonbinding May primary and again in the special Democratic primary.

In the November 3, 2026, general election Jones faces Republican Jerry Carl, a former U.S. representative who served from 2021 to 2025 and won the special Republican primary with 74.7% of the vote.