U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District
Alabama’s 5th · educational cover · regional illustration
What this office is
A United States Representative is a federal legislator. The term is two years. This page is Side One — the job, not the race. Not legal advice. Not an official government notice.
Confirm the current Member on House.gov — Find your Representative.
How the job fits this community
The Tennessee Valley seat — Huntsville and neighboring valley cities on published maps. Confirm the official line.
Federal work here is research, aviation, and a city that grew around federal missions. Casework is clearances, contractors, and the same SSA/VA load as any urban office.
What the job entails
Legislate. The purse. Oversight. Casework (SSA, VA, IRS, passports). District presence. The district is the employer.
What this is not
Not a senator. Not the governor. Not a campaign flyer.
Official doors
The arena: 2026 election