Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Jerry Carl for Congress

MOBILE COUNTY, AL., October 9, 2025 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of businessman and former Congressman Jerry Carl for Alabama's 1st Congressional District.

The district encompasses parts of Mobile and all of Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties.

"Jerry Carl shares our conservative values and is aware of the needs of the agricultural community in this district," said Hope Cassebaum, president of the Baldwin County Farmers Federation. "He will be a conservative voice for us in Washington."

"Jerry Carl is a public servant who knows the needs of the farmers and all the people of this district," said Tommy Thompson, president of the Covington County Farmers Federation. "He will carry our voices to Washington to make sure they are heard."

"Jerry Carl shares our strong conservative principles, and he will take them to Washington with him," said Chris Carroll, Dale County Farmers Federation president. "He is a strong leader and a good man who will represent us well in Congress."

"Jerry Carl knows what it's like to own a business and make a payroll," said Todd Williamson, president of the Escambia County Farmers Federation. "He also understands the needs of the farmers and all the people of District 1. He will represent us well in Washington."

"Jerry Carl will represent the needs of the agricultural community well in Washington," said Steve Dunn, president of the Geneva County Farmers Federation. "He is a true public servant who will carry our voice to D.C. and ensure it is heard."

"Jerry Carl is a good man and has an equally good record representing farmers and all the people of this district," said Johnny Lee, president of the Henry County Farmers Federation. "He has a track record of being dependable and accessible to the people he serves."

"Jerry Carl is a true public servant and one with a track record of success in serving the people of this district," said Art Sessions, president of the Mobile County Farmers Federation. "We share his conservative values and beliefs and look forward to working with him on issues important to farmers."

Carl attended Lake City Community College (now Florida Gateway College) before returning to Mobile to start a business. His career was in sales with various companies before starting Carl and Associates, a management group. He later founded Cricket and Butterfly LLC, a lumber and timber business.

Carl served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2021 to 2025. During the 118th Congress, he served on the powerful Committee on Appropriations as a member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. He previously served on the Mobile County Commission, where he was elected president by his peers. Carl was defeated in the Republican primary by Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

"I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of the Farmers Federation and Alabama's outstanding farm community," said Carl. "Our farmers represent the very backbone of this nation - men and women whose hard work and dedication sustain our way of life."

Carl and his wife, Tina, have two children and three grandchildren.

Carl faces state Rep. Rhett Marquez (R-Enterprise) in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state's largest farm organization with more than 360,000 member families. It uses a true grassroots approach to select candidates, relying on Alabama FarmPAC endorsements from county Federation boards of directors for local elections.