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Alabama 6th District · House

Maurice Mercer (D)vsGary J. Palmer (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Oct 14, 2026

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270MONITOR

Safe for Palmer.

Forecasters: Safe R · Palmer is the incumbent · $2k vs $261k cash on hand

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Maurice Mercer

Democrat

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Gary J. Palmer

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 1.67%

War Chest (FEC)

Mercer

$2k

Palmer

$261k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

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