CRAIG JELKSFOR U.S. SENATE · ALABAMA
Craig Jelks with an American flag
Independent for U.S. Senate · Alabama

The Unexpected
Answer

Policy over political party.
Practical results for everyday Alabamians.

Howard University Columbia University Oxford Former U.S. Senate Intern
Howard UniversityColumbia UniversityOxfordFormer U.S. Senate Intern
Our politics needs

A different script.And a different cast.

Craig Jelks is running as an Independent because entrenched partisan politics hasn't delivered for working families. He will put policy over party to deliver practical results for Alabama.

Full circle

From Senate intern
to Senate candidate.

As a Howard University student, Craig Jelks worked on Capitol Hill for Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. Now, more than two decades later, he's seeking the opportunity to return to Washington representing the people of his home state.

Jelks with Senator Richard Shelby and Shelby's handwritten note
Jelks receiving an educator award

Educator first.
Public servant always.

For nearly two decades, Craig Jelks has served students, families and communities as an award-winning educator and academic advisor.

20+Years serving
students & families
2023Secondary Teacher
of the Year
2×U.S. Senate
Internships
AlabamaBorn.
Raised. Home.
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Three priorities. One purpose.

Making everyday life better for Alabamians.

01
Jelks speaking to educators

Education & Workforce

Investing in our schools, expanding career pathways, and preparing Alabama for what comes next.

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02
Jelks with fellow educators at Space Academy

Healthcare

Strengthening rural hospitals, expanding access, and ensuring quality, affordable care for all Alabamians.

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03
Jelks recording a podcast

Affordability

Lowering costs, supporting families, and protecting hardworking Alabamians from rising prices.

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Craig Jelks and his family
“I have a wife and three daughters.
The high price of groceries is real.”

Working families don't care about the pre-packaged talking points of Democrats and Republicans. They want a functioning government that helps them.

— Craig Jelks
The Good News Model

Don't start with money.
Start with the message.

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