Hampton Harris Navigates Redistricting Shifts Ahead of AL-CD2 Primary
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By Staff Writer August 04, 2026
​Hampton Harris, candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, recently joined hosts Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley on the BCS State of Alabama Podcast to discuss his campaign strategy, fundraising efforts, and platform ahead of the August 11 Republican primary.
​The journey to the primary ballot has been anything but straightforward for Harris. Due to rapid legal shifts and legislative redraws surrounding Alabama’s congressional map, Harris explained that he had to re-qualify for the district three separate times as federal court rulings shifted the boundaries back and forth. Despite the logistical confusion, Harris noted that his campaign never paused its outreach, generating strong momentum and raising over $220,000 to fund his message across the expanded district lines.
​With voter turnout expected to be exceptionally low in the upcoming six-way primary, Harris emphasized that his ground strategy centers on direct constituent contact, particularly throughout Montgomery and Elmore County. Having secured the backing of the conservative grassroots group Eagle Forum, Harris aims to leverage local involvement to mobilize voters who may not be aware of the mid-summer election date. He positioned himself as a fresh conservative voice rather than a career politician, pointing to his background as a real estate broker and mediator to demonstrate his ability to navigate high-stakes negotiations.
​Throughout the interview, Harris outlined several policy focus areas vital to South and Central Alabama. As the spouse of an active-duty Air Force JAG officer at Maxwell Air Force Base, he voiced a personal commitment to supporting military families, expanding veteran healthcare access, and protecting major regional installations like Maxwell, Gunter Annex, and Fort Novosel from federal consolidation. On economic matters, Harris pointed to national security concerns surrounding agricultural supply chains, rising equipment costs for row-crop and timber farmers, and runaway federal spending that threatens programs like Social Security. Addressing healthcare, he advocated for eliminating pharmacy benefit managers to lower skyrocketing prescription drug prices and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong Christian values in public service.
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