2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the seven U.S. Representatives from the state of Alabama, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on March 1.
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District 1
The incumbent is Republican Bradley Byrne, who has represented the district since 2013. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+15.
Republican Party
- Bradley Byrne, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Dean Young, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2013
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bradley Byrne (incumbent) | 71,310 | 60.1 | |
| Republican | Dean Young | 47,319 | 39.9 | |
| Total votes | 118,629 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bradley Byrne (incumbent) | 208,083 | 96.4 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 7,810 | 3.6 | |
| Total votes | 215,893 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
The incumbent is Republican Martha Roby, who has represented the district since 2011. She was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+17.
Rob John had filed paperwork with the FEC to run as an Independent.[3] After Gerritson declared her candidacy John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.[4]
Republican Party
- Becky Gerritson, tea party activist[5]
- Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Robert L. "Bob" Rogers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 78,689 | 66.4 | |
| Republican | Becky Gerritson | 33,015 | 27.8 | |
| Republican | Robert L. "Bob" Rogers | 6,856 | 5.8 | |
| Total votes | 118,560 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic Party
- Nathan Mathis, former State Representative and perennial candidate
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 134,886 | 48.8 | |
| Democratic | Nathan Mathis | 112,089 | 40.5 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 29,609 | 10.7 | |
| Total votes | 276,584 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
The incumbent is Republican Mike Rogers, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+16.
Republican Party
- Larry DiChiara, former Phenix City Schools Superintendent[6]
- Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 77,432 | 76.0 | |
| Republican | Larry DiChiara | 24,474 | 24.0 | |
| Total votes | 101,906 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic Party
- Jesse Smith, candidate for this seat in 2014
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 192,164 | 66.9 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Smith | 94,549 | 32.9 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 391 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 287,104 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
The incumbent is Republican Robert Aderholt, who has represented the district since 1997. He was re-elected unopposed in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+28.
Republican Party
- Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Phil Norris, candidate for AL-07 in 2012[7]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 86,660 | 81.2 | |
| Republican | Phil Norris | 20,096 | 18.8 | |
| Total votes | 106,756 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 235,925 | 98.5 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 3,519 | 1.5 | |
| Total votes | 239,444 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
The incumbent is Republican Mo Brooks, who has represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+17.
Republican Party
- Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
- Will Boyd, pastor, former Greenville, Illinois City Councilman and write-in candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois in 2010[8]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 205,647 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Will Boyd Jr. | 102,234 | 33.2 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 445 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 308,326 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 6
The incumbent is Republican Gary Palmer, who has represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 76% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+28
Republican Party
- Gary Palmer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
- David Putman[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Gary Palmer (incumbent) | 245,313 | 74.5 | |
| Democratic | David J. Putman | 83,709 | 25.4 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 284 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 329,306 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
The incumbent is Democrat Terri Sewell, who has represented the district since 2011. She was re-elected without opposition in the general election in 2014. The district has a PVI of D+20.
Democratic Party
- Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican Party
David Van Williams originally qualified to run for this district as a Republican, but was removed from the ballot.[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Terri Sewell (incumbent) | 229,330 | 98.4 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 3,698 | 1.6 | |
| Total votes | 233,028 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "General Election Results November 8, 2016" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- "FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy - Robert E. John, Jr" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. July 24, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- John, Rob (October 1, 2015). "So proud of Becky and her family for this decision..." Facebook. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- Cason, Mike (October 1, 2015). "Wetumpka Tea Party founder Becky Gerritson challenges Martha Roby for Congress". al.com. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- Rice, Mark (October 15, 2015). "Ex-local superintendent running for Congress". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- Koplowitz, Howard (July 27, 2015). "Aderholt opponent Phil Norris doesn't live in district, but he doesn't have to". al.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- Little, Jim (July 16, 2015). "Florence pastor announces candidacy for Congress". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- Koplowitz, Howard (November 10, 2015). "Democrat David Putman challenging Gary Palmer for Congress". AL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- "Amended Certification of Republican Party Candidates (amended 12/2/2015)" (PDF). Alabama Votes. December 2, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2016.