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Maurice Mercer
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Alabama’s 6th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Maurice Mercer is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Alabama’s 6th District on November 3, 2026, against Gary Palmer (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Maurice Mercer’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Maurice Mercer’s campaign has raised $34,751 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $14,187 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$22,777
- PACs and other committees$5,300
- The candidate’s own money and loans$3,590
- Other$2,959
- Political party committees$125
From donors who gave over $200: $500 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 100% from Alabama, 0% from other states. Top states: Alabama $500 (100%). Fewer than 5 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6AL06184 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Maurice Mercer’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Maurice Mercer (Democratic); Gary Palmer (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Gary Palmer (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 6; all agree
- Alabama 6th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Alabama race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Alabama
No statewide early in-person voting; absentee voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Absentee options in Alabama
- Check your registration on Alabama’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Alabama
About Maurice Mercer
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Maurice Mercer quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Account executive for a Fortune 500 company. · mauricemercer.com (source for Account executive for a Fortune 500 company.)
- Pelham City Council member for three terms, including Council President from 2020 to 2025. · mauricemercer.com (source for Pelham City Council member for three terms, including Council President from 2020 to 2025.)
- Degree in Business Administration from Troy University. · mauricemercer.com (source for Degree in Business Administration from Troy University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at mauricemercer.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), mauricemercer.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), mauricemercer.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at mauricemercer.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), mauricemercer.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), mauricemercer.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “I support expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural healthcare providers, improving mental health services, and increasing transparency in prescription drug pricing.” mauricemercer.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Strong unions helped build America's middle class, and workers should have the right to organize and collectively bargain for fair wages, safe working conditions, and good benefits.” mauricemercer.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Individuals who have lived in our communities for years, worked hard, paid taxes, raised families, and contributed to our economy should have a fair and achievable pathway to legal status and citizenship.” mauricemercer.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at mauricemercer.com (checked for Housing, page 1), mauricemercer.com (checked for Housing, page 2), mauricemercer.com (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Maurice Mercer has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Maurice Mercer been backed by AIPAC?
No. Maurice Mercer has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Maurice Mercer had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.