Jerry Carl — Former U.S. Representative (AL-1)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2021–2023; Lost primary election in May 2022 to Barry Moore; left Congress January 2023 Priority: P3
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost primary election in May 2022 to Barry Moore; left Congress January 2023 Basis for Inclusion: Voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021. What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Jerry Carl?
Jerry Lee Carl (born June 17, 1958, Mobile, Alabama) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Alabama’s 1st Congressional District from 2021 to 2023. He previously served as Mobile County Commissioner. He lost his primary election in 2022 when redistricting forced him into a race against fellow Republican Barry Moore.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Jerry Carl voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Lost primary election in May 2022 to Barry Moore; left Congress January 2023 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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Investigative trail pointers (public records)
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| Channel | Starting points |
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| Federal courts | CourtListener / PACER party and attorney searches (spelling variants) |
| Campaign finance | FEC + OpenSecrets for committees and donors tied to documented roles |
| Corporate / LLC | State secretary of state; OpenCorporates for cross-border shells from reporting |
| Sanctions / PEP | OpenSanctions when international business context is already sourced |
| Contracts / grants | USAspending.gov for named entities from investigations |
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Jerry Carl”
- GovTrack.us
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost primary election in May 2022 to Barry Moore; left Congress January 2023