AL-6 Congressional Candidate Case Dixon Holds First Town Hall in Alabaster
“Elected officials work for the people, not the other way around. That means showing up, listening, and answering hard questions”—Case Dixon
Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon hosted his first town hall Thursday evening at the Albert L. Scott Library. The event, which began at 6:30 p.m., drew a lively crowd of local voters ready to ask tough questions and discuss key issues.
The conversation turned to home healthcare access, rising costs for seniors, the mounting national debt, corruption in Congress, and what Dixon called a lack of urgency within the Republican Party. Dixon said he spoke plainly and directly, stressing his focus on transparency and accountability.
“Elected officials work for the people, not the other way around,” Dixon said. “That means showing up, listening, and answering hard questions. Washington has enough back-room deals — it’s time to bring government back to the people.”
Dixon reached out to incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer by email and text, inviting him to attend the town hall. Palmer neither responded nor showed up.
During the entire August congressional recess, Palmer did not host a single town hall. He defended the absence of public meetings by citing concern over “paid agitators,” a remark he made in a radio interview in March. “These are not constituents, most of them. They bring in paid agitators,” Palmer said. Palmer has, however, attended a number of Republican events such as the recent Republican Women of North Shelby County luncheon on August 14.
Dixon dismissed that stance, saying, “You don’t get to choose only friendly crowds — voters deserve answers,” adding, “Leadership means showing up, taking tough questions, and being accountable. If Gary Palmer won’t hold a town hall, I will.”
The Alabaster event marks the first public town hall hosted by Dixon as part of his campaign in Alabama’s 6th District. He is running as a hands-on candidate, focused on grassroots outreach and constituent engagement.
Dixon and Palmer will face off in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. For more information on Case Dixon, visit his campaign website, DixonforUSCongress.com or follow him on social media.
