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U.S. House District 5
2026 Alabama U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026
FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for One) ANDREW SNEED Democrat DALE W. STRONG Republican Write-in
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FEC committee ID: C00774281
FEC committee name: DALE STRONG FOR CONGRESS
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Published website: https://dalestrongforcongress.com/
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Dale was born in Monrovia, Alabama and has family roots stretching back several generations. A graduate of Sparkman High School, Dale holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Athens State University and received his EMT license from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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Dale was born in Monrovia, Alabama and has family roots stretching back several generations. A graduate of Sparkman High School, Dale holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Athens State University and received his EMT license from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Dale grew up working in his father’s country store. Serving the local farmers meant waking up before dawn to work in the store before heading to school. Horace Strong, Dale’s father, also drove the school bus and later bought a bus to take school and church groups on charter trips. Dale and his Dad grew that tour bus business to 8 busses taking groups from north Alabama all across our country. Driving those busses put Dale, his brother, and his sister through college.
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Dale grew up working in his father’s country store. Serving the local farmers meant waking up before dawn to work in the store before heading to school. Horace Strong, Dale’s father, also drove the school bus and later bought a bus to take school and church groups on charter trips. Dale and his Dad grew that tour bus business to 8 busses taking groups from north Alabama all across our country. Driving those busses put Dale, his brother, and his sister through college.
After graduating from Athens State Dale worked for First Alabama Bank and then as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. A lifelong volunteer fireman Dale continued to work as a first responder and as a 911 Dispatcher as well as with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services (HEMSI) and Huntsville Med-Flight. Dale continues to serve as an active member of the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT answering hundreds of emergency calls a year.
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After graduating from Athens State Dale worked for First Alabama Bank and then as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. A lifelong volunteer fireman Dale continued to work as a first responder and as a 911 Dispatcher as well as with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services (HEMSI) and Huntsville Med-Flight. Dale continues to serve as an active member of the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT answering hundreds of emergency calls a year.
In 1999 Dale married Laura Toney and they have been married for 27 years. Laura is a nurse and began dating Dale when she worked in the Huntsville Hospital Emergency Room. Dale and Laura have two children. Their daughter Whitney graduated from Auburn in 2024 and later married Harrison Bonfim in 2025. Their son, Harrison, recently graduated from Auburn earlier this year and is working in logistics. Dale and Laura attend Mt. Zion Baptist Church – the same church family he shared growing up.
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In 1999 Dale married Laura Toney and they have been married for 27 years. Laura is a nurse and began dating Dale when she worked in the Huntsville Hospital Emergency Room. Dale and Laura have two children. Their daughter Whitney graduated from Auburn in 2024 and later married Harrison Bonfim in 2025. Their son, Harrison, recently graduated from Auburn earlier this year and is working in logistics. Dale and Laura attend Mt. Zion Baptist Church – the same church family he shared growing up.
In 1996 Dale was the youngest Republican elected official in the State of Alabama serving as a Commissioner for District 4 on the Madison County Commission. Running on a pledge to fix deadly intersections Dale did that and much more. He installed new tornado sirens across his community as well as new community centers, ball fields, and those wider and safer intersections. Dale’s leadership was tested and shone through during the massive April 27, 2011, Super Tornado Outbreak that struck all across Alabama including Harvest, Alabama, and across western Madison County. It is now known as the worst natural disaster in our state’s history. More than 350 homes were destroyed throughout his community and nine people lost their lives.
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In 1996 Dale was the youngest Republican elected official in the State of Alabama serving as a Commissioner for District 4 on the Madison County Commission. Running on a pledge to fix deadly intersections Dale did that and much more. He installed new tornado sirens across his community as well as new community centers, ball fields, and those wider and safer intersections. Dale’s leadership was tested and shone through during the massive April 27, 2011, Super Tornado Outbreak that struck all across Alabama including Harvest, Alabama, and across western Madison County. It is now known as the worst natural disaster in our state’s history. More than 350 homes were destroyed throughout his community and nine people lost their lives.
In 2012 Dale was the first Republican elected as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. Pledging to “Do more with Less” Dale put those words into action reducing the county workforce by making departments more efficient and bringing sound financial management. He reinvested those funds to build new roads and schools across Madison County without raising taxes. Dale also brought his Christian values to the Commission and began featuring a prayer before each meeting. And working with Governor Ivey, Dale brought leaders together from across North Alabama to help recruit projects like Toyota Mazda, Polaris, Facebook, Blue Origin, and GE Aviation. He has worked alongside Senator Richard Shelby and Congressman Mo Brooks to support Redstone Arsenal and Research Park which helped bring the FBI and Space Command to Alabama.
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In 2012 Dale was the first Republican elected as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. Pledging to “Do more with Less” Dale put those words into action reducing the county workforce by making departments more efficient and bringing sound financial management. He reinvested those funds to build new roads and schools across Madison County without raising taxes. Dale also brought his Christian values to the Commission and began featuring a prayer before each meeting. And working with Governor Ivey, Dale brought leaders together from across North Alabama to help recruit projects like Toyota Mazda, Polaris, Facebook, Blue Origin, and GE Aviation. He has worked alongside Senator Richard Shelby and Congressman Mo Brooks to support Redstone Arsenal and Research Park which helped bring the FBI and Space Command to Alabama.
I was born and raised right here in Madison county. My roots run deep through North Alabama's red clay. Monrovia is where I learned Christian values early, how to shoot my grandfather’s gun and that living those Christian values means you work hard and help your neighbors. Those are the lessons I teach my children to this very day. My life has been defined by service to my community. As a volunteer firefighter, a paramedic then as a District Commissioner and as Chairman of the Madison County Commission.
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I was born and raised right here in Madison county. My roots run deep through North Alabama's red clay. Monrovia is where I learned Christian values early, how to shoot my grandfather’s gun and that living those Christian values means you work hard and help your neighbors. Those are the lessons I teach my children to this very day.
My life has been defined by service to my community. As a volunteer firefighter, a paramedic then as a District Commissioner and as Chairman of the Madison County Commission.
Dale’s commitment to saving lives was recognized when he was awarded the Medal of Valor for his service during the devastating tornado on Airport Road in Huntsville in November of 1989.
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Dale’s commitment to saving lives was recognized when he was awarded the Medal of Valor for his service during the devastating tornado on Airport Road in Huntsville in November of 1989.
He organized church groups to help clear debris, cook meals, and provide generators to seniors that needed them to keep medical devices working until power could be restored.
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He organized church groups to help clear debris, cook meals, and provide generators to seniors that needed them to keep medical devices working until power could be restored.
I was born and raised right here in Madison county. My roots run deep through North Alabama's red clay. Monrovia is where I learned Christian values early, how to shoot my grandfather’s gun and that living those Christian values means you work hard and help your neighbors. Those are the lessons I teach my children to this very day.
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I was born and raised right here in Madison county. My roots run deep through North Alabama's red clay. Monrovia is where I learned Christian values early, how to shoot my grandfather’s gun and that living those Christian values means you work hard and help your neighbors. Those are the lessons I teach my children to this very day.
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I fully support building the wall, sending illegals back to their country of origin, and fully enforcing the law on those that are in our country illegally. Illegal immigrants swamp our schools, overcrowd our prisons, take advantage of our healthcare, and stretch our law enforcement thin. Enough is enough. I will carry on President Trump’s agenda and his legacy to fight against illegal immigration and fulfill our Constitutional duty to protect our borders.
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I fully support building the wall, sending illegals back to their country of origin, and fully enforcing the law on those that are in our country illegally. Illegal immigrants swamp our schools, overcrowd our prisons, take advantage of our healthcare, and stretch our law enforcement thin. Enough is enough. I will carry on President Trump’s agenda and his legacy to fight against illegal immigration and fulfill our Constitutional duty to protect our borders.
As Chairman of the Madison County Commission, I am proud to show that government really can do better. Doing more with less, balancing our budget, and demanding accountability is exactly what I will do in Washington. We cannot leave our children and grandchildren choked with debt run up by liberal democrats and out of control bureaucrats.
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As Chairman of the Madison County Commission, I am proud to show that government really can do better. Doing more with less, balancing our budget, and demanding accountability is exactly what I will do in Washington. We cannot leave our children and grandchildren choked with debt run up by liberal democrats and out of control bureaucrats.
Anyone saying “defund the police” insults those men and women that put their lives on the line to protect us every single day. I have been there to help bury fallen officers who have died in the line of duty and I will always have the backs of our law enforcement officers.
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Anyone saying “defund the police” insults those men and women that put their lives on the line to protect us every single day. I have been there to help bury fallen officers who have died in the line of duty and I will always have the backs of our law enforcement officers.
When I became Commission Chairman the starting pay for our Sherriff’s deputies was the lowest in our area. It wasn’t enough to support a family. I worked to change that and now the salaries for our Sherriff’s department match those at other departments. My family and I will continue to stand with law enforcement and make sure they have the support and equipment to protect our families.
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When I became Commission Chairman the starting pay for our Sherriff’s deputies was the lowest in our area. It wasn’t enough to support a family. I worked to change that and now the salaries for our Sherriff’s department match those at other departments. My family and I will continue to stand with law enforcement and make sure they have the support and equipment to protect our families.
Raising taxes is not an option. The American people are taxed enough and deserve leaders that will be good stewards of their money. Cutting wasteful spending and downsizing government must be a top priority. In just a few weeks on the job, Biden and his team have added trillions of dollars to our national debt. This must stop.
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Raising taxes is not an option. The American people are taxed enough and deserve leaders that will be good stewards of their money. Cutting wasteful spending and downsizing government must be a top priority. In just a few weeks on the job, Biden and his team have added trillions of dollars to our national debt. This must stop.
Support completing a physical wall along the southern border.
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Fully enforce federal immigration law and return people without lawful status to their countries of origin through lawful removal procedures.
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Balance the federal budget, use public resources efficiently, and require accountability for federal spending.
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Oppose reductions described as defunding law-enforcement agencies.
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As Madison County Commission chair, raised sheriff's-department starting salaries to levels comparable with nearby departments.
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Provide law-enforcement officers with operational support and equipment needed to protect communities.
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Oppose increases in federal taxes.
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Reduce federal spending the campaign considers wasteful and downsize federal government operations.
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Strong | R | AL | Yea
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Strong | R | AL | Nay
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Strong | R | AL | Yea
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Strong | R | AL | Yea
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Strong | R | AL | Aye
Agreed to
Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Strong | R | AL | Aye
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Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Status: Failed
Strong | R | AL | No
Failed
Dale W. Strong is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14
Status: Failed
Strong | R | AL | No
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Candidate ID: H2AL05102
Name: STRONG, DALE WHITNEY
Office: House
State: AL
District: 05
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1477819.41
Total disbursements: $682462.45
Cash on hand: $1424334.38
Debts owed by committee: $240000.00
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