Palmer faces Libertarian opponent

Incumbent Republican Congressman Gary Palmer, who represents Alabama’s 6th District, faces a Libertarian challenger, Andria Chieffo, in this month’s midterm election.

Chieffo could not be reached for comment ahead of the Cahaba Sun’s print deadline. Palmer is seeking a fifth term in office.

Gary Palmer (I)

Party: Republican

Age: 68

Residence: Hoover

Political Experience: Elected to U.S. Congress in 2014 representing Alabama’s 6th District

Professional Experience: President of the Alabama Policy Institute for 24 years; worked in engineering, as well as with Focus on the Family

Civic Experience: Rotary Club of Birmingham; member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church;

Education: B.S. in Operations Management, University of Alabama, 1977

Main Issues: fiscal conservatism; reducing regulation; lowering energy costs; replacing the Affordable Care Act; protecting the life of the unborn

Website: palmer.house.gov

Social media: Twitter: @USRepGaryPalmer; Facebook: facebook.com/CongressmanGaryPalmer

Andria Chieffo*

Party: Libertarian

Age: N/A

Residence: N/A

Political Experience: N/A

Professional Experience: N/A

Civic Experience: N/A

Education: N/A

Main Issues: N/A

Website/social media: N/A

* Candidate did not respond to questions by print deadline.