Jerry Carl

Republican | Alabama

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jerry Carl


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

Small Business Owner, 1980s-present

AFFILIATIONS

NRA, Lifetime Member

Luke 4:18 Fellowship, Deacon

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mobile County Commission, 8

U.S. House of Representatives, 3

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

Campaign for Working Families; National Right To Life; Greg Albritton; Chris Elliott

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (36)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2023); Brad Finstad (2023); George Logan (2023); Jim Bognet (2023); Liz Joy (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (49)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2023); Common Sense Common Solutions PAC (2023); Eye of the Tiger PAC (2023); Frances Holk-Jones (2023); Freedom Force (2023)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Airline Pilots Association (2023); American Maritime Officers (2023); National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2023); International Association of Masters, Mates, and Pilots (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.

This candidate voted against HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.  This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.



Voted yes on H.R. 4350, which would require women to register in the Selective Service.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Choose not to answer

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I'm 100% pro-life.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The federal government has a responsibility to protect life at all stages.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Did not answer

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Did not answer

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is our strongest ally in the region, and we should do what we can to support them.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Did not answer


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Continue cutting wasteful spending, get our debt under control, and stop runaway inflation.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Did not answer

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Did not answer


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Did not answer

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Did not answer


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Did not answer

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Did not answer


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Did not answer

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Did not answer

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