James (Jimmy) Dees is from Haleyville, Alabama. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is the author of the book, "Struggling Well with Life."

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James (Jimmy) Dees is from Haleyville, Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of South Alabama and a master's degree from the University of Mobile He is a husband, father, and grandfather. 

Jimmy is a detective with the Mobile Police Department. He is also the author of the book "Struggling Well with Life." 

Jimmy is a detective with the Mobile Police Department. He is also the author of the book "Struggling Well with Life." He previously worked as a corrections officer. 

James's campaign for Alabama U.S. Representative, District 1, is his first time running for public office.

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Jimmy's campaign for Alabama U.S. Representative, District 1, is his first time running for public office.

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Supports removing federal income tax for local first responders.

Supports reforms to cut tax rates and simplify the tax code.

Supports first-time homebuyer incentives, low interest rates, transferable mortgages, and capping property insurance premiums.

Supports first-time homebuyer incentives, low interest government mortgage loans, transferable mortgages, and capping property insurance premiums.

Supports a cap on both home and car insurance premiums by state and region based on risk.

- Supports removing federal income tax for local first responders.
- Supports reforms to cut tax rates and simplify the tax code.
- Supports first-time homebuyer incentives, low interest government mortgage loans, transferable mortgages, and capping property insurance premiums.
- Supports a cap on both home and car insurance premiums by state and region based on risk.

Economy

Advocates for increasing local law enforcement and first responders.

Supports establishing long-term mental health facilities in the state for individuals in jails and prisons with misdemeanors.

Seeks to establish incentives for people to become law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical services (EMS) technicians, and professional mental health workers.

- Advocates for increasing local law enforcement and first responders. 
- Supports establishing long-term mental health facilities in the state for individuals in jails and prisons with misdemeanors.
- Seeks to establish incentives for people to become law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical services (EMS) technicians, and professional mental health workers.

Public Safety

For Candidate James (Jimmy) Dees on Issue healthcare:  
Advocates for reforming Medicaid to prevent citizens from losing their entire estate before qualifying for benefits.

Advocates for reforming Medicaid to prevent citizens from "losing their entire estate before qualifying for benefits."

Supports a two-tiered (basic and enhanced) healthcare system.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Opposes vaccine mandates, stating they should "never again (be) required by Government or Business as a condition of freedom or employment."

Opposes vaccine mandates, stating they should "never again [be] required by Government or Business as a condition of freedom or employment."

- Advocates for reforming Medicaid to prevent citizens from "losing their entire estate before qualifying for benefits."
- Supports a two-tiered (basic and enhanced) healthcare system.
- Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare.
- Opposes vaccine mandates, stating they should "never again [be] required by Government or Business as a condition of freedom or employment."

Healthcare

As of March 27, 2026, James (Jimmy) Dees’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Supports energy independence and aims to become an exporter of energy.

- Supports energy independence and aims to become an exporter of energy.

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a permanent non-partisan office.

- Supports the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a permanent non-partisan office.

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James (Jimmy) Dees

Supports increasing local law enforcement and first responders.

James (Jimmy) Dees is from Haleyville, Alabama. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. 

Jimmy is a detective with the Haleyville Police Department. He is also the author of the book "Struggling Well with Life."

Supports removing the federal income tax for public safety employees.

For Candidate James (Jimmy) Dees on Issue economy:  
Favors increasing local law enforcement and first responders.

Said, "Dees said that he supports reforms that would, "Cut rates and Simplify the Code."

Supports the federal government staying out of education.

Said, "Dees said that in Congress he would be: "A Voice for the Innocent - Every life comes from God and is precious to God."

James is a police detective. He previously worked for a large multinational company that provided engineering and construction services across various sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries. He is also the author of the book "Struggling Well with Life." 

For Candidate James (Jimmy) Dees on Issue healthcare:  
Believes every life is precious and will advocate for the protection of innocent life.

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- A U.S. representative is a member of the United States House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress, which has 435 members. Alabama is divided into seven congressional districts, each represented by one U.S. representative in the House.
- Representatives introduce, debate, and vote on bills that can become federal law, shaping national policies across areas such as the economy, healthcare, education, and public safety.
- In the House, representatives can also participate in oversight of federal agencies and may vote on matters such as impeachment.
- U.S. representatives are elected by congressional district in partisan elections to two-year terms. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
- U.S. representatives earn an annual salary set by federal law, which is $174,000 per year.

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