Putting Experience Back to Work: General Gerald Dial’s Plan to Make Alabama Stronger

Former State Senator Gerald Dial is stepping back into the political arena with a clear message to the people of East Alabama: experience matters, and Alabama deserves stronger leadership rooted in conservative principles.

After leaving the legislature in 2018, Dial says District 13 was “in good shape,” with new schools built, roads funded, and strong support for volunteer fire departments and senior services  . But in the years since, he believes that progress has stalled. Without seniority and established relationships in Montgomery, he argues the district has fallen behind in securing its fair share of state resources  .

The central theme of Dial’s candidacy is restoring a strong, steady voice for rural Alabama—one that understands how government works and uses that knowledge to deliver real results. “Experience matters, relationships matter, and knowing how the process works matters,” he said  . For conservative voters concerned about waste, overreach, and neglect of rural communities, Dial’s platform focuses on practical, measurable solutions.

First, he targets the rising cost of living. With Alabama holding billions in reserves, Dial argues that families—not government—deserve relief  . He plans to introduce legislation to reduce taxes, eliminate the grocery tax, and lower property tax burdens so homeowners aren’t taxed out of homes they spent years paying for  . “When families are hurting, the government should tighten its belt—not ask the people to pay more,” he emphasized.

Second, Dial is sounding the alarm on rural healthcare. He warns that without aggressive action, communities risk losing hospitals and nursing homes—jeopardizing emergency care, local jobs, and seniors’ ability to remain close to family  . He pledges to stabilize hospitals, reduce regulatory burdens, and ensure rural districts receive their fair share of state and federal healthcare funding.

Third, he champions workforce-focused education. With deep ties to Southern Union State Community College and career technical programs, Dial believes every student should have a clear path to college, skilled trades, or military service  . Success, he says, isn’t just about test scores but about preparing graduates for real-world opportunity.

Dial also addresses government accountability. Reflecting on the Alabama Motorsports Hall of Fame controversy, he calls for stronger safeguards, modern financial systems, and transparency that protects both taxpayers and volunteer board members  .

Ultimately, Dial’s campaign is built around a simple but resonant conservative idea: government should serve the people, not itself. By combining fiscal restraint, rural advocacy, and seasoned leadership, he aims to make Alabama stronger—community by community, family by family.