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Andrew Sneed is from Alabama. He has a bachelor 27s degree in theater and an acting degree. He and his wife have three daughters.

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Andrew Sneed has a bachelor 's degree in theater and an acting degree. He lives with his wife, and they have three daughters. 

Andrew is a small business owner. He runs a plumbing and home repair business. He previously worked as an actor.

Andrew is currently the owner of Whole Home Solutions, a plumbing and home repair business. He previously worked as an actor. 

Andrew Sneed's campaign for Alabama U.S. representative, District 5, is his first time running for public office.

Supports regulation of artificial intelligence to prevent job loss to automation and ensure it benefits the broader population, not just the wealthy.

Supports regulation of artificial intelligence to prevent job loss to automation and that it benefits the broader population, not just the wealthy.

Advocates for balancing technological innovations with policies that protect working-class interests in District 5.

Argued for balancing technological innovations with policies that protect working-class interests in District 5.

Believes that 10 to 20 percent of jobs may become obsolete in the next decade due to advancements in AI technology.

Supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and rolling back Trump administration tariffs to benefit working-class Alabamians.

Criticizes support for government efficiency measures that may harm federal jobs and highlights the negative impact of tariff policies on local farmers.

Criticized government measures that eliminated federal jobs and the negative impact of tariff policies on local farmers.

- Supports regulation of artificial intelligence to prevent job loss to automation and that it benefits the broader population, not just the wealthy.
- Argued for balancing technological innovations with policies that protect working-class interests in District 5.
- Believes that 10 to 20 percent of jobs may become obsolete in the next decade due to advancements in AI technology.
- Supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and rolling back Trump administration tariffs to benefit working-class Alabamians.
- Criticized government measures that eliminated federal jobs and the negative impact of tariff policies on local farmers.

Economy

As of March 27, 2026, Andrew Sneed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Advocates for restoring ACA subsidies, implementing comprehensive insurance reforms, and revitalizing rural healthcare.

Plans to negotiate prescription drug costs.

For Candidate Andrew Sneed on Issue healthcare: Advocates for regulating for-profit insurance.

Advocates for regulating for-profit insurance.

- Advocates for restoring ACA subsidies, implementing comprehensive insurance reforms, and revitalizing rural healthcare.
- Plans to negotiate prescription drug costs.
- Advocates for regulating for-profit insurance.

Healthcare

Believes in balancing technological innovations with policies that protect working-class interests in education.

- Believes in balancing technological innovations with policies that protect working-class interests in education.

Education

Believes mountains and rivers are essential for a $5 billion outdoor economy that supports fishing, hunting, agriculture, and tourism.

Believes that mountains and rivers are essential for a $5 billion outdoor economy that supports fishing, hunting, agriculture, and tourism.

Believes rapid, sprawling growth is damaging natural landmarks and emphasizes the need for preservation.

Believes rapid, sprawling growth is damaging natural landmarks and increasing the need for preservation.

Aims to develop a targeted federal grant program for the Tennessee River.

Plans to develop a targeted federal grant program for the Tennessee River.

Supports restoring clean air and water protections.

- Believes that mountains and rivers are essential for a $5 billion outdoor economy that supports fishing, hunting, agriculture, and tourism.
- Believes rapid, sprawling growth is damaging natural landmarks and increasing the need for preservation.
- Plans to develop a targeted federal grant program for the Tennessee River.
- Supports restoring clean air and water protections.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes Trump administration tariffs on foreign imports, suggesting they would benefit working-class Alabamians.

Opposes tariffs on foreign imports, suggesting that rollbacks would benefit working-class Alabamians.

- Opposes tariffs on foreign imports, suggesting that rollbacks would benefit working-class Alabamians.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Advocates for reforms to limit the influence of wealthy corporations, PACs, and lobbying groups to improve representatives' accountability.

Supports congressional reforms including term limits, overturning Citizens United, a moratorium on lobbying jobs after leaving office, and a ban on congressional stock trading.

- Advocates for reforms to limit the influence of wealthy corporations, PACs, and lobbying groups to improve representatives' accountability.
- Supports congressional reforms including term limits, overturning Citizens United, a moratorium on lobbying jobs after leaving office, and a ban on congressional stock trading.

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Andrew Sneed is from Huntsville, Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree from Boston University. He is married and has three daughters.

Andrew Sneed's campaign for Alabama U.S. Representative, District 5, is his first time running for public office.

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Criticizes support for government efficiency measures that threaten federal jobs and highlights the negative impact of tariff policies on local farmers.

Supports reforms to limit the influence of wealthy corporations, PACs, and lobbying groups to improve accountability of representatives.

Criticized the current representative for prioritizing government efficiency over federal jobs and the negative impacts of certain policies in the district.

Highlights the need for regulation of artificial intelligence technology to prevent job loss to automation, expressing concern that AI advancements benefit only the wealthiest Americans.

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Candice Duvielih is from Gulfport, Mississippi. She earned her bachelor's degree in public policy leadership from the University of Mississippi, her master's degree in public administration from Walden Univeristy, and a doctorate degree in education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She lives with her husband and daughter in Huntsville, Alabama. 

Candice is a senior product analyst at Tyler Technologies, a software development company. She previously worked as an English teacher at Pearl River Central Middle School in Carriere, Mississippi. 

Candice Dollar Duvieilh's campaign for Alabama U.S. Representative, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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Candice's campaign for U.S. Congress is her first run for public office. 

Prioritizes finding alternative funding sources without further burdening working-class families.

Believes small businesses are struggling due to administrative costs and emphasizes the need for working-class involvement in addressing these issues.

Opposes the unbridled power of corporations and public officials, citing issues like predatory lending and unethical banking fees that harm working-class families.

Supports rebuilding the economy in a way that benefits as many people as possible.

- Prioritizes finding alternative funding sources without further burdening working-class families.
- Believes small businesses are struggling due to administrative costs and emphasizes the need for working-class involvement in addressing these issues.
- Opposes the unbridled power of corporations and public officials, citing issues like predatory lending and unethical banking fees that harm working-class families.
- Supports rebuilding the economy in a way that benefits as many people as possible.

As of March 27, 2026, Candice Dollar Duvieilh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, expanding rural health clinics and telehealth services, strengthening mental health support, and ensuring veterans and seniors receive adequate care.

Supports healthcare policy reform, including laws to prevent emergency room closures and requiring insurance companies to cover emergency care.

Emphasizes the need for healthcare policy reform, including laws to prevent emergency room closures and requiring insurance companies to cover emergency care.

- Supports protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, expanding rural health clinics and telehealth services, strengthening mental health support, and ensuring veterans and seniors receive adequate care.
- Emphasizes the need for healthcare policy reform, including laws to prevent emergency room closures and requiring insurance companies to cover emergency care.

Plans to advocate for quality education and workforce development.

Advocates for quality education and workforce development.

Supports investing in education at all levels, expanding funding for rural and underfunded schools, ensuring fair pay and resources for teachers, and promoting career and technical programs.

Supports expanding STEM learning and career pathways tied to in-demand local industries.

Plans to expand STEM learning and career pathways tied to in-demand local industries.

- Advocates for quality education and workforce development.
- Supports investing in education at all levels, expanding funding for rural and underfunded schools, ensuring fair pay and resources for teachers, and promoting career and technical programs.
- Plans to expand STEM learning and career pathways tied to in-demand local industries.

Vows to reduce Veterans Affairs healthcare wait times through expanded telehealth and staffing solutions, while expanding mental heath resources and support for veteran-owned small businesses.

- Vows to reduce Veterans Affairs healthcare wait times through expanded telehealth and staffing solutions, while expanding mental heath resources and support for veteran-owned small businesses.

Advocates for implementing term limits to prevent power from being concentrated with one individual for too long.

Believes that "term limits should be implemented to safeguard our nation and make sure that power does not remain concentrated with one individual for too long". 

- Believes that "term limits should be implemented to safeguard our nation and make sure that power does not remain concentrated with one individual for too long". 

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Believes Congress has a responsibility to investigate entities and individuals to ensure the public is not taken advantage of.

Supports greater public funding for mental health crisis resources in District 5.

Aims to strengthen workforce training and local opportunities so students can graduate into good careers.

Supports investing in rural schools to ensure community viability and family prosperity.

Jeremy Devito is from Clarksville, Tennessee. He has an associate's degree from Austin Peay State University. He lives in Athens, Alabama, with his wife and two daughters.

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Jeremy is a procurement agent at Boeing. He previously served seven years in the U.S. Army, including four years on active duty in Special Operations as a Tactical PSYOP Sergeant. 

Jeremy is a procurement agent at Boeing. He previously served seven years in the U.S. Army, including four years on active duty in Special Operations as a Tactical PSYOP Sergeant. Previously, he was an assistant store manager at Lowe's Companies, Inc., a store support manager and senior buyer at CarMax. 

Jeremy's campaign for Alabama U.S. Representative, District 5, is his first time running for public office.

Supports expanding affordable housing through federal grants, first-time homebuyer assistance, and low-interest loan programs in North Alabama.

Supports protecting federal workers’ right to unionize, organize, and collectively bargain, and opposes privatization of public services.

- Supports expanding affordable housing through federal grants, first-time homebuyer assistance, and low-interest loan programs in North Alabama.
- Supports protecting federal workers’ right to unionize, organize, and collectively bargain, and opposes privatization of public services.

As of March 27, 2026, Jeremy Devito’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports Medicare for All.

Said, "What we need is immigration reform rooted in due process, dignity, and a pathway to citizenship for those who call this country home. Immigrants are our neighbors, coworkers, and family. They deserve fair hearings, not fear."

Said, "We must strengthen the VA, protect veterans’ benefits, and deliver the care they were promised."

- Said, "What we need is immigration reform rooted in due process, dignity, and a pathway to citizenship for those who call this country home. Immigrants are our neighbors, coworkers, and family. They deserve fair hearings, not fear."
- Said, "We must strengthen the VA, protect veterans’ benefits, and deliver the care they were promised."

Supports congressional finance reform, believing that "removing money from politics" will enhance political participation and improve the quality of elected representation.

Believes Democrats are "beholden to donors" and do not respond well to "constituent concerns."

Believes that some Democrats are "beholden to donors" and do not respond well to "constituent concerns."

- Supports congressional finance reform, believing that "removing money from politics" will enhance political participation and improve the quality of elected representation.
- Believes that some Democrats are "beholden to donors" and do not respond well to "constituent concerns."

Jeremy Devito

- Believes that some Democrats are "beholden to donors" and do not respond well to "constituent concerns."

Jeremy is a procurement agent. He works at Boeing. He previously served in the U.S. Army for seven years, including four years on active duty in Special Operations as a Tactical PSYOP Sergeant with the 4th PSYOP Group.

Jeremy Devito's campaign for U.S. Representative, Alabama's 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary is his first entry into politics.

Supports congressional finance reform, advocating for the removal of money from politics to enhance political participation and improve the quality of elected representation.

- 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.

A federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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