2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 6, 2018, 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 other elections to the House of Representatives, as well as elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 5, with all choosing a nominee except the Republican primary in the 2nd district, which went to a July 17 runoff.[1] The 2018 general election saw no change in Alabama's representation, remaining at a 6-1 GOP advantage, even though Democrats won over 40% of the statewide vote.
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All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 48.01% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overview
District
Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:[2]
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 153,228 | 63.15% | 89,226 | 36.78% | 163 | 0.07% | 242,617 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 2 | 138,879 | 61.39% | 86,931 | 38.43% | 420 | 0.18% | 226,230 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 3 | 147,770 | 63.72% | 83,996 | 36.22% | 149 | 0.06% | 231,915 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 4 | 184,255 | 79.77% | 46,492 | 20.13% | 222 | 0.10% | 230,969 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 5 | 159,063 | 61.02% | 101,388 | 38.89% | 222 | 0.09% | 260,673 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 6 | 192,542 | 69.18% | 85,644 | 30.77% | 142 | 0.05% | 278,328 | 100.0% | Republican Hold |
| District 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 185,010 | 97.80% | 4,153 | 2.20% | 189,163 | 100.0% | Democratic Hold |
| Total | 975,737 | 58.78% | 678,687 | 40.89% | 5,471 | 0.33% | 1,659,895 | 100.0% | |
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District 1
The incumbent is Republican Bradley Byrne, who has represented the district since 2013. Byrne was re-elected with 96% of the vote in 2016, against nominal write-in opposition.
Democratic primary
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Kennedy, Jr. | 27,561 | 80.8 | |
| Democratic | Lizzetta Hill McConnell | 6,562 | 19.2 | |
| Total votes | 34,123 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
- Bradley Byrne, incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bradley Byrne (incumbent) | 153,228 | 63.2 | |
| Democratic | Robert Kennedy Jr. | 89,226 | 36.8 | |
| Write-in | 163 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 242,617 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
The incumbent is Republican Martha Roby, who has represented the district since 2011. Roby was re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2016.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Alabama's 2nd congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[7][8]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tabitha Isner | 20,351 | 60.5 | |
| Democratic | Audri Scott Williams | 13,315 | 39.5 | |
| Total votes | 33,666 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
- Tommy Amason, retired US Army Sergeant Major[11]
- Bobby Bright, former Democratic congressman for AL-02 and former mayor of Montgomery[12]
- Rich Hobson, former campaign manager for Senate candidate Roy Moore[13]
- Barry Moore, state representative[14]
- Martha Roby, incumbent[15]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 36,708 | 39.0 | |
| Republican | Bobby Bright | 26,481 | 28.1 | |
| Republican | Barry Moore | 18,177 | 19.3 | |
| Republican | Rich Hobson | 7,052 | 7.5 | |
| Republican | Tommy Amason | 5,763 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 94,181 | 100.0 | ||
Runoff results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 48,331 | 67.9 | |
| Republican | Bobby Bright | 22,795 | 32.1 | |
| Total votes | 71,126 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 138,879 | 61.4 | |
| Democratic | Tabitha Isner | 86,931 | 38.4 | |
| Write-in | 420 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 226,230 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
The incumbent is Republican Mike Rogers, who has represented the district since 2003. Rogers was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Mallory Hagan, news anchor and Miss America 2013[18]
- Adia McClellan Winfrey, psychologist[19]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mallory Hagan | 21,410 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic | Adia McClellan Winfrey | 11,157 | 34.3 | |
| Total votes | 32,567 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
- Mike Rogers, incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 147,770 | 63.7 | |
| Democratic | Mallory Hagan | 83,996 | 36.2 | |
| Write-in | 149 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 231,915 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
The incumbent is Republican Robert Aderholt, who has represented the district since 1997. Aderholt was re-elected with 99% of the vote in 2016 against nominal write-in opposition.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lee Auman | 8,609 | 54.1 | |
| Democratic | Rick Neighbors | 7,297 | 45.9 | |
| Total votes | 15,906 | 100.0 | ||
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 93,959 | 81.5 | |
| Republican | Anthony Blackmon | 21,366 | 18.5 | |
| Total votes | 115,325 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 184,255 | 79.8 | |
| Democratic | Lee Auman | 46,492 | 20.1 | |
| Write-in | 222 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 230,969 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
The incumbent is Republican Mo Brooks, who has represented the district since 2011. Brooks was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Peter Joffrion, former Huntsville City Attorney[22]
Republican primary
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 54,928 | 61.3 | |
| Republican | Clayton Hinchman | 34,739 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 89,667 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 159,063 | 61.0 | |
| Democratic | Peter Joffrion | 101,388 | 38.9 | |
| Write-in | 222 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 260,673 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 6
The incumbent is Republican Gary Palmer, who has represented the district since 2015. Palmer was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Danner Kline, businessman[24]
Republican primary
- Gary Palmer, incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Palmer (incumbent) | 192,542 | 69.2 | |
| Democratic | Danner Kline | 85,644 | 30.8 | |
| Write-in | 142 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 278,328 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
The incumbent is Democrat Terri Sewell, who has represented the district since 2011. Sewell was re-elected with 98% of the vote in 2016 against nominal write-in opposition.
Democratic primary
- Terri Sewell, incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Terri Sewell (incumbent) | 185,010 | 97.8 | |
| Write-in | 4,153 | 2.2 | ||
| Total votes | 189,163 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- Legislatures, National Conference of State. "2018 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org.
- Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- "Robert Kennedy Jr. is leading in polls. No, not that one". NBC News. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Lizzetta McConnell launches Congressional campaign". www.alreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "2018 Alabama Democratic primary election results" (PDF). Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- "2018 Official General Elections Results" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- Cheney, Kyle (January 30, 2017). "Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets". Politico. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- Sena, Dan (January 30, 2017). "House Democrats Playing Offense" (PDF). Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- "Isner seeking Democratic nomination for Second Congressional District | The Wetumpka Herald". www.thewetumpkaherald.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Record number of black women are candidates in Alabama". NBC News. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Tommy Amason announces run for Congress". www.alreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Former US Rep, Montgomery mayor Bright seeks return to Congress". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Longtime Roy Moore ally Rich Hobson seeks Alabama congressional seat". AL.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Breaking: State Rep. Barry Moore Announces Run for U.S. Congress - Yellowhammer News". yellowhammernews.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Alabama Rep. Martha Roby's reelection campaign endorsed by National Right to Life Committee - Yellowhammer News". yellowhammernews.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "2018 Alabama Republican primary election results". Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- "2018 Alabama Republican primary runoff election results". Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- "Former Miss America Mallory Hagan announces run for Alabama congressional seat as Democrat". AL.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- Lockette, Tim. "U.S. House to see rare Democratic primary". The Anniston Star. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- Tribune, CHARLES WHISENANT The Arab. "AHS grad seeks Democratic nod for Congress". The Arab Tribune. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- "Neighbors making second run at Congressional seat | Franklin Free Press". Franklin Free Press. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
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External links
at Vote: Support Democracy in your District
- Candidates at Vote Smart
- Candidates at Ballotpedia
- Campaign finance at FEC
- Campaign finance at Center for Responsive Politics
- Official campaign websites of first district candidates
- Official campaign websites of second district candidates
- Official campaign websites of third district candidates
- Official campaign websites of fourth district candidates
- Official campaign websites of fifth district candidates
- Official campaign websites of sixth district candidates
- Official campaign websites of seventh district candidates
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