Maurice Mercer

Maurice Mercer is married to educator Amanda Mercer and is the father of three daughters.¹ His mother was a nurse and his father a military veteran.¹ He earned a business administration degree at Troy University and works as an account executive for a Fortune 500 company.¹

Mercer became the first Black member elected to the Pelham City Council and served three terms.¹ His council tenure ran from 2012 to 2025, including service as city council president from 2020 to 2025.²¹ He earned the Alabama League of Municipalities' advanced certification for municipal officials.¹

His campaign points to public improvements during his council years, including a recreation center, library, parks and development of Pelham's school system.¹ He also describes supporting the police and fire departments with the resources they need and making public meetings available online.¹ He won the Democratic congressional nomination in the August special primary.²

Mercer's current platform emphasizes household affordability, healthcare access and protecting food assistance.² He wants Congress to exercise its war powers and oversight authority and argues for redirecting resources from overseas commitments toward needs at home.² He faces Republican Gary Palmer, who is seeking a seventh term and supports lower federal spending and fewer business regulations.²