Gary Palmer

Party: Republican

Residence: Hoover

Political experience: Running for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, Alabama District 6. Has served in the House since 2015. Currently serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he is chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment. Former member, Gov. Bob Riley’s Task Force to Strengthen Alabama Families, Gov. Fob James’ Aerospace, Science and Technology Task Force and his Welfare Reform Commission, and Gov. Robert Bentley’s Alabama Commission on Improving State Government.

Professional experience: Founder and former president of the Alabama Policy Institute, 1989-2014; founding member, State Policy Network, 1992-1998. Previously worked in the private sector for 12 years, including nine with two major engineering construction companies.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in operations management, University of Alabama.

Civic experience: Member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham since 1993.

Campaign: Campaign website,Facebook, Instagram.