James Richardson

This candidate participated in a 2026 battleground election. Click here to read more about that election.

James Richardson (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.

Richardson (Republican Party) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.

U.S. House Alabama District 2

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m running because everyday people in South Alabama are being crushed by rising costs, federal overreach, and politicians who don’t listen. I’ll fight to make life affordable again by cutting waste, securing our border, protecting our farmers, and restoring accountability in Washington. I’m not backed by special interests, I’m a Marine veteran and a working‑class homeowner who understands the pressure families are under. I’ll put the people of District 1 first, every time.I served my country as a United States Marine, and that experience taught me discipline, accountability, and the importance of doing the job the right way. I’m running for Congress because public service should be grounded in responsibility and honesty. I’m not a career politician, I’m someone who believes elected officials should listen, stay accessible, and put the people they represent first. My loyalty is to the Constitution and the voters of South Alabama.South Alabama deserves a congressman who is present, accessible, and rooted in the community. I live here, I listen, and I show up at city council meetings, local events, and conversations with voters. I’ll keep that same approach in office by being transparent, responsive, and focused on real‑world problems like infrastructure, rural healthcare access, and supporting our veterans. I’ll be a representative who works for you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about policies that make life more affordable for working families, strengthen our communities, and restore accountability in Washington. That includes reducing the cost of living, supporting small businesses, improving rural infrastructure, and ensuring our veterans receive the care and respect they’ve earned. I also care deeply about border security, protecting our agricultural economy, and making sure federal agencies operate with transparency and common‑sense oversight. My focus is always on practical solutions that help the people of South Alabama.

U.S. House Alabama District 1

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m running because everyday people in South Alabama are being crushed by rising costs, federal overreach, and politicians who don’t listen. I’ll fight to make life affordable again by cutting waste, securing our border, protecting our farmers, and restoring accountability in Washington. I’m not backed by special interests, I’m a Marine veteran and a working‑class homeowner who understands the pressure families are under. I’ll put the people of District 1 first, every time.I served my country as a United States Marine, and that experience taught me discipline, accountability, and the importance of doing the job the right way. I’m running for Congress because public service should be grounded in responsibility and honesty. I’m not a career politician, I’m someone who believes elected officials should listen, stay accessible, and put the people they represent first. My loyalty is to the Constitution and the voters of South Alabama.South Alabama deserves a congressman who is present, accessible, and rooted in the community. I live here, I listen, and I show up at city council meetings, local events, and conversations with voters. I’ll keep that same approach in office by being transparent, responsive, and focused on real‑world problems like infrastructure, rural healthcare access, and supporting our veterans. I’ll be a representative who works for you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about policies that make life more affordable for working families, strengthen our communities, and restore accountability in Washington. That includes reducing the cost of living, supporting small businesses, improving rural infrastructure, and ensuring our veterans receive the care and respect they’ve earned. I also care deeply about border security, protecting our agricultural economy, and making sure federal agencies operate with transparency and common‑sense oversight. My focus is always on practical solutions that help the people of South Alabama.