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Jerry Carl
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2021
Preceded byBradley Byrne
Personal details
Born (1958-06-17) June 17, 1958 (age 66)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Tina Carl
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(m. 1981)​
Children2
EducationFlorida Gateway College
Signature
WebsiteHouse website

Jerry Lee Carl Jr. (born June 17, 1958)[1][2] is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district since 2021. Before his election to the United States House of Representatives, he served as a member of the Mobile County Commission from 2012 to 2020.

In 2019, Carl announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama's 1st congressional district, being vacated by incumbent Republican representative Bradley Byrne. Carl faced former State Senator Bill Hightower, Alabama House of Representatives member Chris Pringle, and two others in the Republican primary. Carl narrowly defeated Hightower in the primary, and the two advanced to a runoff election.[3][4] Carl defeated Hightower to win the Republican nomination and faced Democrat James Averhart in the general election.

Early life and education

A native of Mobile, Alabama, Carl graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1977. He attended Lake City Community College (now Florida Gateway College) for a time, but left to move back home to Mobile and start his first business.[5][6]

Career

After leaving community college, Carl worked for Alabama Power. He then worked for Burford Equipment Company and as a salesman for various companies in Mobile. Carl established Stat Medical, a healthcare equipment business, in 1989. He later worked as a manager at Rotech Medical before establishing a real estate development firm. Carl founded Carl and Associates, a management group, in 2003. He then started Cricket and Butterfly, LLC, a lumber and timber company.

Carl ran for Mobile County Commission in 2012.[7] He defeated incumbent Mike Dean in the Republican Party primary election in April,[8] and was elected in the general election in November.[9] He won reelection against Margie Wilcox in 2016.[10] In 2019, Carl was selected to serve as Commission President.[11]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020

Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama § District 1

After defeating State Senator Bill Hightower in the July 14, 2020, Republican runoff, Carl faced Democratic nominee James Averhart in the general election. On November 3, 2020, Carl won the general election with 64.4 percent of the vote.[12]

Tenure

Jerry Carl explains why he opposed the American Rescue Plan in 2021.

117th Congress (2021-present)

One of Carl's first votes upon joining Congress was opposing the second impeachment of Donald Trump. Carl voted against impeachment because he believed the articles of impeachment "failed to reach the necessary threshold for impeachment." He also called impeachment a "Nancy's Pelosi's personal vendetta against President Trump."[13] Carl voted against the American Rescue Plan in March 2021 citing that the bill was "rushed" too soon after the passing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and that the plan was too big and would only add to the increasing national debt.[14]

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Jerry Carl is a self-described conservative.[16]

Abortion

Jerry Carl is anti-abortion, saying in a campaign advertisement that "it’s immoral to stop a beating heart". He has similarly promised to "protect the unborn."[16]

Immigration

Carl supports the Trump wall on the United States–Mexican border, stating that "Jerry will stand with Trump, build the wall and end handouts for lawbreaking illegals."[16]

Gun control

Carl has stated that "As a conservative, he’ll stop liberals from destroying the Second Amendment."[16] He was endorsed by the Political Victory Fund of the National Rifle Association in his 2020 campaign, claiming that he supports right to carry legislation.[17]

Impeachment of Donald Trump

Carl voted against the second impeachment of Donald Trump, and voted to object to Pennsylvania's and Arizona's electors during the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count.[18]

Climate change

Carl opposed President Joe Biden's moratorium on oil and gas production, claiming it would destroy as many as 24,000 jobs in Alabama.[19]

Electoral history

Republican primary results, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Carl 38,359 38.7
Republican Bill Hightower 37,133 37.5
Republican Chris Pringle 19,053 19.2
Republican Wes Lambert 3,084 3.1
Republican John Castorani 1,465 1.5
Total votes 99,094 100.0
Republican primary runoff results, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Carl 44,421 52.3
Republican Bill Hightower 40,552 47.7
Total votes 84,973 100.0
Alabama's 1st congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Carl 211,825 64.4
Democratic James Averhart 116,949 35.5
Write-in 301 0.1
Total votes 329,075 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

Carl married Tina in 1981, and they have two children together.[20] Carl helped found Luke 4:18 Fellowship, where he and Tina currently attend church.

References

  1. ^ "Rep.-elect Jerry Carl (R-Ala.-01)". The Hill. November 30, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "CARL, JERRY LEE, JR - Candidate overview". FEC.gov.
  3. ^ "Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl announces run for Congress". FOX10 News. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Alabama Primary Election Results: First House District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jerry Carl". Alabama Republican Party. July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Brannon, Michael (June 5, 2017). "1,500 jobs coming to Alabama as Amazon plans to open state's first sorting center". Sylacauga News.
  7. ^ Contributor, Robert McClendon | AL com (April 16, 2012). "Jerry Carl running on his business accomplishments in bid to top Mike Dean". al. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Contributor, Robert McClendon | AL com (April 25, 2012). "Mobile County Commission: Mike Dean concedes to Jerry Carl (photo gallery)". al. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Businessman Jerry Carl wins District 3 Mobile County commissioner seat". al. November 7, 2012.
  10. ^ "Carl claims victory in Mobile County Commission race". al. March 2, 2016.
  11. ^ "Jerry Carl named new County Commission president". FOX10 News. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Alabama Election Results: First Congressional District". The New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rep. Jerry Carl explains his vote against impeaching Trump". FOX10 News. January 13, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  14. ^ Moseley, Brandon (February 8, 2021). "Carl votes against Democrats' $1.9 trillion budget framework". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  15. ^ "Membership". Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  16. ^ a b c d "Jerry Carl releases second TV ad in AL-01, pledges to 'end handouts for lawbreaking illegals'". Yellowhammer News. February 3, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  17. ^ "Your vote defends freedom! – Please vote Jerry Carl for U.S. House!". www.nrapvf.org. Retrieved March 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ Bycoffe, Aaron (January 30, 2017). "Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  19. ^ Brandon Moseley (January 29, 2021). "Carl says Biden's moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  20. ^ "Coastal 150 endorses Jerry Carl for Congress". Alabama Political Reporter. June 4, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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