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Common Ground Scorecard for Jerry Carl

U.S. House

Jerry Carl (AL-1 - R)

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Jerry Carl is a conservative Republican who garnered a reputation as a fiscal hawk during an eight-year stint on the Mobile County Commission. Carl is a social conservative who supports gun rights, including national reciprocity for concealed carry permits, and opposes funding for Planned Parenthood. He supports finishing the U.S.-Mexico border wall sought by former President Donald Trump.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Jerry Carl)

Not up for Reelection: Lost Primary

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Armed Services
  • House Committee on Natural Resources

Common Ground Score is

5
Well Below Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
5
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
0
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 75% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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