Lee McInnis

Lee McInnis grew up in an Alabama family with military and union ties: his father was a Korean War veteran and civil engineer, while his mother and other relatives belonged to unions.¹ His own working life began with six years in Army intelligence before a longer career in the defense intelligence community.¹

His campaign biography describes 28 further years in the defense intelligence community, including overseas assignments and service in Afghanistan.¹ His campaign biography identifies his final assignment as acting director of intelligence for NATO and American special operations there.¹ After retiring from federal service, he taught communications and American government and earned a second master's degree, in history, at Auburn University.¹

His congressional platform emphasizes rural healthcare access, education, affordability, fair taxation and veterans care.² He calls for more hospital and medical services in underserved communities, including mental healthcare and emergency services.¹ He also promises regular town halls and says he will not accept corporate PAC contributions.¹

McInnis held an August town hall at the Opelika Public Library, discussing those issues with voters alongside other Democratic nominees.² He says he would continue returning to Alabama to hear constituents directly if elected.² He faces Republican incumbent Mike Rogers, whose congressional tenure began in 2003.²³