Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes primarying Robert Aderholt…
Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes is challenging U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) in the Republican primary for Congressional District 4 in 2026.
Barnes, a recently retired civil operations manager at Sheffield Utilities who has served 10 years on the Colbert County Commission, said he’s been “gaining great support” on the campaign trail. Aderholt has represented the district since 1997.
“Looking forward to a good campaign. I’m going to really become more vocal in September after the mayoral elections,” Barnes told 1819 News in a recent interview. “I think my best attribute is being personable, greeting people and understanding the needs of all society. I’m going to hit every county. I’m going to hit every event I can get. I’ve been blessed with great energy. I just retired August 1, so just gearing up with my team being formed.”
He continued, “I think people are tired of the status quo. I think term limits need to be dramatically addressed as far as the amount of time w…