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Joshua McKee for Congress
Joshua McKee is a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret who spent 25 years serving our nation in some of the toughest places in the world. He knows what it means to put service before self and to fight for the person beside you. Now, he’s stepping up to serve again. This time in Congress.
Biography
Residing in Alabama, Joshua understands the struggles families face; from rising prices to a healthcare system that too often fails. He’s seen the failures of Washington firsthand, especially how veterans are left waiting months for care they’ve earned. In Congress, Joshua will fight to fix the VA, lower costs for families, and bring accountability back to government.
Joshua isn’t a career politician. He’s a decorated soldier, husband, father, and neighbor who believes South Alabama deserves a representative who listens, not lectures. He’ll take Alabama values, faith, family, and hard work to Washington and never forget where he came from.
Joshua resides in Baldwin County with his wife and children.
A Life of Service, Resilience, and Purpose
In the heart of Alabama Congressional District 1—from the Gulf Coast shores of Mobile Bay to the historic communities of Baldwin and Mobile Counties, and the proud rural towns that define our character—our families deserve leadership that remembers where they came from.
Joshua McKee, a 25-year Army Special Forces Veteran and principled conservative, understands that true strength comes not from Washington politics, but from the bonds we forge in our own communities. Across our district’s 691,000 residents, from young military families at our bases to multi-generational farming families, every voice matters in building the future we want for our children.
As a conservative who believes in the dignity of every person, Joshua knows our greatest victories happen when we invest in what matters most: excellent schools that prepare our children for tomorrow’s opportunities, local leaders who have the resources and partnerships they need to strengthen our neighborhoods, and economic growth that lifts up every community from downtown Mobile to Red Level and our smallest rural towns.
The most powerful force in America isn’t found in Washington – it’s found when neighbors stand together, when parents demand better for their schools, when local mayors and council members have a champion who understands their daily challenges. Joshua will be that champion, carrying the hopes and dreams of Mobile and Baldwin Counties to Congress with the same dedication he served our nation.
Together, we’ll build a District where opportunity thrives, where our children receive the education they deserve, and where every community – urban and rural has a voice in shaping our shared future.
Join Joshua McKee in this mission for principled leadership, stronger communities, and the promise that our best days are ahead of us.
From Adversity to Leadership, From Battlefield to Community
Joshua McKee is a candidate for Congress in Alabama Congressional District 1, a man whose life story embodies the very best of American resilience, service, and unwavering faith. His journey from a broken household to the elite ranks of Army Special Forces, and from a successful corporate career to answering God’s call to serve in Congress, reflects the character and determination Alabama needs in Washington.
Forged by Faith and Community
Raised in challenging circumstances, Joshua found his moral compass through the steadying influence of caring neighbors, the discipline of church school, and the thrill of racing cars through high school. These early experiences taught him that strong communities and faithful mentors can transform any life. Lessons that would guide him through decades of service to others.
A Warrior’s Heart, A Servant’s Spirit
At just 18, Joshua answered his country’s call, embarking on a distinguished 25-year military career with the U.S. Army, National Guard, and Reserves as an elite Green Beret. While defending freedom on battlefields around the world, he simultaneously built an impressive civilian career in technology, rising to Global Strategist at General Motors. Proof that dedication and hard work can achieve the American Dream.
Tested by Trial, Strengthened by Faith
Joshua’s greatest test came when a brain tumor and surgical complications left him unable to speak, abandoned by a failing VA system that forgot its promises to our veterans. For nearly two years, this Green Beret who had commanded in the world’s most dangerous places could only communicate through prayer and perseverance. His miraculous recovery of speech stands as a testament to both divine grace and the unbreakable spirit that defines true conservative warriors.
A Father’s Love, A Leader’s Wisdom
As a devoted father of five successful children, Joshua has navigated life’s complexities with grace, maintaining loving relationships even through divorce and remarriage. His commitment to family values isn’t just political rhetoric. It’s lived experience that shapes his understanding of what matters most to Alabama families.
Alabama families.
Called to Alabama, Called to Serve
After discovering Alabama’s breathtaking beauty and experiencing the genuine warmth of its communities—from the Gulf Coast to towns like Red Level, Joshua made the Heart of Dixie his home. Here, surrounded by people who still believe in neighbor helping neighbor and constitutional principles, he found his calling to stand against the wasteful spending, corruption, and moral decay emanating from Washington.
A Conservative Warrior for Alabama Congressional District 1
As a disabled veteran who understands sacrifice, a proven leader who built success through hard work, and a man of deep faith who believes in America’s founding principles, Joshua McKee isn’t running to serve political parties, he’s running to serve Alabama families. His mission is simple: bring constitutional conservative values, fiscal accountability, and a servant’s heart back to Washington, ensuring that Alabama’s voice is heard and our values are defended.
In Joshua McKee,Alabama’s Congressional District 1 has found not just a candidate, but a proven warrior ready to fight for our families, our freedoms, and our future.
our future.
A Story Worth Preserving
Joshua’s remarkable journey has been captured in the powerful micro-memoir “Built Without Applause: The Quiet Strength of Joshua McKee’s Journey,” written by his wife Jennifer Rachelle McKee. This intimate portrait reveals the discipline, empathy, and unwavering service that defines a man who has always chosen responsibility over recognition. From overcoming a broken childhood to leading elite Special Forces missions, from building successful careers to surviving brain surgery with grace, the memoir preserves not just Joshua’s story—but the method behind principled leadership that costs something.
As Jennifer writes: “This isn’t biography. This is evidence. That clarity still exists. That service can still be sincere. And that sometimes, the most important movement begins with the man who never asked for it.”
The memoir stands as testimony to the kind of leader Alabama deserves—one built without applause, guided by principle, and ready at last for this moment.
Issues
Joshua’s Plan: Uniting District 1 for a Brighter Future
Veteran Service & Trust
For 25 years, Joshua served our country as a Green Beret. He knows what it means to put service before self, and he’ll bring that same commitment to Congress. Joshua will fight to fix the VA, cut red tape, and make sure veterans receive timely, local care. No veteran should ever be left behind.
Economic Security
Families in Mobile, Baldwin and throughout the Wiregrass counties are stretched thin. Prices keep rising, while Washington wastes your tax dollars. Joshua will cut wasteful spending, lower everyday costs, and protect Alabama paychecks. He’ll support local businesses and grow good-paying jobs right here on the Gulf Coast.
Reform the VA
Joshua has lived the broken VA system and knows it must change. He’ll make sure veterans can see doctors locally and get the care they earned. He’ll also fight to expand rural healthcare, protect seniors’ Medicare, and strengthen telehealth so no family is left behind.
Support Our Military & Secure Our Borders
Joshua will keep Fort Rucker strong, expand resources for veterans and military families, and use his Green Beret experience to protect Alabama communities from border and criminal threats.
Support Agriculture & Rural Jobs
Joshua will cut red tape, protect peanut, cotton, poultry, and timber farmers, and ensure family farms thrive for generations.