In redrawn district, Carl officially commits to reelection

Alabama’s First Congressional District was dramatically redrawn by a three-judge panel in the state’s congressional redistricting case. Most of the city of Mobile has moved to the Second Congressional District and the First District includes large parts of the Wiregrass, including Dothan. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced he filed for reelection. “Today, I’m proud to announce I am filing for reelection to continue representing the people of Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” Carl said in a statement. “At a time when our borders are being overrun, crime is o