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Jessie Barcala

Democratic · Alabama · 2026

Running for Alabama House District 5, Alabama

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Addressing rising costs for health care, housing, food and utilities
  • Strengthening veteran services, including mental health care, suicide prevention and PTSD treatment
  • Modernizing roads, bridges, broadband access and water systems
Biography

Barcala retired after 25 years in government service, including as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in the U.S. Air Force with deployments supporting Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and most recently as a Transportation Security Specialist in Huntsville, per the campaign site. He now owns a business providing security consultation and training, per the campaign site.

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Alabama House District 5Alabama · 2026Limestone County sample ballot

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified October 14, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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