Community leader and decorated U.S. Army combat veteran Clyde Jones of Daphne announced his candidacy to represent Alabama’s First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jones, a Democrat, is a decorated military combat veteran, serving tours in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Mr. Jones is also a recipient of the U.S. Army’s Bronze Star, which represents distinguished service in combat.
“Like many Americans, I am troubled by the direction of our country and the continued divisive rhetoric coming out of Washington, D.C.,” Jones stated. “We are facing the very real threat of serious economic consequences, including skyrocketing healthcare costs, if the enhanced premium tax credits currently in place within the Affordable Care Act are not renewed,” Jones said.
“Where is our Congressional leadership in Alabama’s First District? Why have we not heard the announced candidates for this seat share any sort of unique vision for how we could get to a deal instead of playing the same old games that lazily blame the opposition for all the problems and offering nothing in the way of new solutions?” Jones continued. “The people of this district deserve so much more than they have been receiving. We must do better.”
Jones is a graduate of Excelsior University in Albany, New York and spent nearly two decades in business operations, safety and training working for DuPont, a multinational chemical manufacturing company. In addition to his business career and distinguished military service, Jones is a nonprofit executive leader and community activist, serving as the former president of the Board of Directors for Alabama Arise and as the former president of SEEDS, an educational enrichment nonprofit whose mission is focused on providing targeted financial support for the Daphne Public Schools. Jones is also the associate minister for Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Daphne, a role he said he cherishes for “the opportunity to open hearts and minds as well as provide much needed community leadership and support.”
Alabama’s First Congressional District seat will be an open contest in 2026 as Representative Barry Moore is seeking the seat vacated by Senator Tommy Tuberville. The primary election for the Democratic Party will be held on May 19, 2026, and the general election is set for Nov. 3, 2026.
