Maurice Mercer

Maurice Mercer earned a high school diploma from Midfield High School and a bachelor's degree from Troy University in 2004. His career experience includes working in telecommunications, banking, retail management, organized labor, logistics, small business ownership, and public service. He works as a business account executive.[1]

Mercer served on the Pelham City Council from 2012 to 2025.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Maurice Mercer was raised to contribute to his community. His grandfather was greatly admired for helping thousands of working families build better lives; his mother was a caring nurse, his father, a proud veteran. That’s part of the reason why he has such a strong desire to make District 6 better. He graduated from Troy University with a degree in Business Administration which he now uses as an account executive for a Fortune 500 company still finding time to devote countless hours to public service.

After being elected the first African-American on Pelham City Council, Mercer served three terms including President of the Council from 2020-2025. He earned the distinction of Advanced Certified Municipal Officer. For three years in a row he was nominated Public Servant of the Year. He earned this by care and attention to community building, fiscal responsibility and transparent government - the same issues he will focus on in Congress.

Maurice has dedicated his life to public service, community leadership, and improving the quality of life for families across Alabama. Throughout his career, he has served on numerous boards, committees, and nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities, expanding opportunities, and serving others.

A strong advocate for economic development, Maurice has worked to attract new businesses and investment to the region, helping create jobs and support local growth.

Maurice is married to Dr Amanda Mercer

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?

Community First Country Forward. Throughout my career in business, community and public office, I have worked with people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and political parties to solve problem. Its time to restore civility and diplomacy to public office.Education and Workforce development. I support excellent public schools, expanded career and technical education, apprenticeships, workforce development programs, and safe learning. In addition, I support the right to organize and would like to see the federal minimum wage raised.Healthcare that works for families and small business. Access to quality healthcare should not depend on where you live, size of your employer, or your income level. I support expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural healthcare providers, improving mental health services and increasing transparency in prescription drug pricing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about working on a healthcare for all. I am also passionate about raising minimum wage.