2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama explained

Election Name:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Previous Year:2016
Election Date:November 6, 2018
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Next Year:2020
Seats For Election:All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives
Turnout:48.01%
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:6
Seats1:6
Popular Vote1:975,737
Percentage1:58.78%
Swing1: 5.85%
Map Size:270px
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:678,687
Percentage2:40.89%
Swing2: 7.95%

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.

Overview

Statewide

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
%+/–%
Republican6975,73758.78685.72
Democratic7678,68740.89114.28
Write-in75,4710.3300.00
Total201,659,895100.07100.0

District

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:[2]

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153,228 63.15% 89,226 36.78% 163 0.07% 242,617 100.0% Republican hold
138,879 61.39% 86,931 38.43% 420 0.18% 226,230 100.0% Republican hold
147,770 63.72% 83,996 36.22% 149 0.06% 231,915 100.0% Republican hold
184,255 79.77% 46,492 20.13% 222 0.10% 230,969 100.0% Republican hold
159,063 61.02% 101,388 38.89% 222 0.09% 260,673 100.0% Republican hold
192,542 69.18% 85,644 30.77% 142 0.05% 278,328 100.0% Republican hold
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%

District 1

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 1st congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Bradley Byrne, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bradley Byrne
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:153,228
Percentage1:63.2%
Nominee2:Robert Kennedy Jr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:89,226
Percentage2:36.8
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bradley Byrne
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Bradley Byrne
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Republican Bradley Byrne, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 96% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+15.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Martha Roby, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Martha Roby
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:138,879
Percentage1:61.4%
Nominee2:Tabitha Isner
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:86,931
Percentage2:38.4%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Martha Roby
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Martha Roby
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 2nd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Martha Roby, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+16.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Runoff results

Democratic primary

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Alabama's 2nd congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[9] [10]

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Mike Rogers official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Mike Rogers
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:147,770
Percentage1:63.7%
Nominee2:Mallory Hagan
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:83,996
Percentage2:36.2%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mike Rogers
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Mike Rogers
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 3rd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+16.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 4th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Robert Aderholt, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert Aderholt
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:184,255
Percentage1:79.8%
Nominee2:Lee Auman
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:46,492
Percentage2:20.1%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representatives
Before Election:Robert Aderholt
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert Aderholt
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 4th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Robert Aderholt, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 99% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+30.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 5th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Mo Brooks, official portrait, 112th Congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Mo Brooks
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:159,063
Percentage1:61.0%
Nominee2:Peter Joffrion
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:101,388
Percentage2:38.9%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mo Brooks
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Mo Brooks
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 5th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Mo Brooks, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 6th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Gary Palmer, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Gary Palmer
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:192,542
Percentage1:69.2%
Nominee2:Danner Kline
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:85,644
Percentage2:30.8%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representatives
Before Election:Gary Palmer
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gary Palmer
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 6th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Gary Palmer, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+26.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:2018 Alabama's 7th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Terri Sewell official photo (1).jpg
Nominee1:Terri Sewell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:185,010
Percentage1:97.8%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Terri Sewell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Terri Sewell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Alabama's 7th congressional district. Incumbent Democrat Terri Sewell, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 98% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+20.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Republican primary

No Republicans filed

General election

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 State Primary Election Dates. National Conference of State. Legislatures. www.ncsl.org.
  2. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. April 27, 2019. February 28, 2019.
  3. News: Robert Kennedy Jr. is leading in polls. No, not that one. NBC News. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  4. Web site: Lizzetta McConnell launches Congressional campaign. www.alreporter.com. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  5. Web site: Tommy Amason announces run for Congress. www.alreporter.com. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  6. News: Former US Rep, Montgomery mayor Bright seeks return to Congress. Dothan Eagle. 2018-04-14. en.
  7. News: Longtime Roy Moore ally Rich Hobson seeks Alabama congressional seat. AL.com. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  8. Web site: Breaking: State Rep. Barry Moore Announces Run for U.S. Congress - Yellowhammer News. yellowhammernews.com. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  9. Web site: Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets. Politico. Cheney. Kyle. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  10. Web site: House Democrats Playing Offense. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Sena. Dan. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  11. Web site: Isner seeking Democratic nomination for Second Congressional District The Wetumpka Herald. www.thewetumpkaherald.com. 2018-04-14.
  12. News: Record number of black women are candidates in Alabama. NBC News. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  13. News: Former Miss America Mallory Hagan announces run for Alabama congressional seat as Democrat. AL.com. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  14. News: U.S. House to see rare Democratic primary . Tim . Lockette . The Anniston Star. 2018-04-14.
  15. News: AHS grad seeks Democratic nod for Congress. Tribune. CHARLES WHISENANT The Arab. The Arab Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  16. News: Neighbors making second run at Congressional seat Franklin Free Press. Franklin Free Press. 2018-04-14.
  17. Web site: Clayton Hinchman is challenging Mo Brooks. www.alreporter.com. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  18. News: Former Huntsville city attorney Peter Joffrion launches bid for Congress. AL.com. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  19. Web site: Free the Hops Founder to Run for Congress. www.bizjournals.com. 2018-04-14.