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Gary Palmer
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.
