2014 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2014 Alabama gubernatorial election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2018 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:2018
Election Date:November 4, 2014
Image1:File:Robert Bentley (cropped).jpg
Image Upright:0.6
Nominee1:Robert J. Bentley
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:750,231
Percentage1:63.56%
Nominee2:Parker Griffith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:427,787
Percentage2:36.24%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Robert J. Bentley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert J. Bentley
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 2014 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Governor Robert J. Bentley won a second term over Democrat Parker Griffith. This was the first Alabama gubernatorial race where either Choctaw and/or Conecuh counties voted Republican. This alongside the concurrent Senate race is the last time Jefferson County voted Republican in any statewide election. Bentley did not complete this term; he resigned in April 2017 due to a scandal and was succeeded by fellow Republican Kay Ivey.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		Margin of
error		Robert J.
Bentley		Stacy Lee
George		Bob
Starkey		Undecided
CygnalMay 29–30, 20141,217± 2.81% align=center80.7%5.1%5.3%8.9%
CygnalMay 19–20, 20141,324± 2.69% align=center73.3%3.1%1.8%21.8%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		Margin of
error		Robert J.
Bentley		Bob
Riley		Other/
Undecided
Capital Survey Research CenterMay 21–23; June 4–6, 2012315± 5.5% align=center49.5%27.6%23.9%

Results

Democratic primary

Declared

Declined

Results

Independents

Candidates

Declined

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[25] November 3, 2014
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] November 3, 2014
align=left Rothenberg Political Report[27] November 3, 2014
align=left Real Clear Politics[28] November 3, 2014

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Robert
Bentley (R)		Parker
Griffith (D)		OtherUndecided
CBS News/NYT/YouGovOctober 16–23, 2014661± 6% align=center63%25%0%12%
CBS News/NYT/YouGovSeptember 20 – October 1, 2014692± 4% align=center65%28%1%6%
CBS News/NYT/YouGovAugust 18 – September 2, 2014741± 5% align=center62%28%1%9%
CBS News/NYT/YouGovJuly 5–24, 20141,036± 5.2% align=center59%31%2%9%
Rasmussen ReportsJune 9–10, 2014750± 4% align=center55%32%4%9%

Results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

External links

Official campaign websites (Archived)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Robert Bentley says he is running again in 2014. April 9, 2013. July 31, 2013. Press-Register. Kim. Chandler.
  2. Web site: Alabama's Robert Bentley looks to 2014 governor race. June 3, 2012. June 15, 2012. The Birmingham News. Charles J.. Dean.
  3. Web site: Alabama's Bentley draws 2014 opposition from man who would be "gun-toting governor". April 11, 2013. April 11, 2013. Associated Press.
  4. News: Bob Starkey of Scottsboro joins race for Republican nomination for governor. AL.com. Cason. Mike. February 6, 2014. February 6, 2014.
  5. Web site: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle won't challenge Gov. Robert Bentley in 2014. January 14, 2014. January 14, 2014. AL.com. Steve. Doyle.
  6. Web site: Gov. Bentley GOP Front Runner for 2014 Governor's Race . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219014522/http://www.waka.com/news/across-alabama/2010--202950451.html . 2013-12-19 .
  7. Web site: Jeffco President David Carrington for governor? Some have asked. al.com. June 14, 2013. June 17, 2013. Barnett. Wright.
  8. Web site: Chapman Will Not Seek Elective office in 2014 . April 2, 2013 . April 5, 2013 . Yellow Hammer Politics . Cliff . Sims . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130406040517/http://yellowhammerpolitics.com/blog/chapman-will-not-seek-elective-office-in-2014/ . April 6, 2013 .
  9. Web site: House Speaker Mike Hubbard: "I'm not running for Governor..." . June 13, 2012 . June 15, 2012 . . Katy . Sulhoff . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614173627/http://www.waka.com/news/across-alabama/Speaker-Hubbard-Im-not-running-for-Governor-158972155.html . June 14, 2012 .
  10. Web site: Mary Scott Hunter calls censure by Huntsville GOP a symptom of Republican splintering. August 20, 2013. August 20, 2013. al.com. Challen. Stephens.
  11. Web site: Bentley no longer 'underdog,' riding high in primary polls. April 14, 2013. October 8, 2013. The Gadsden Times. Rawls. Phillip.
  12. Web site: As Democrats decline, fight shifts to Alabama GOP. June 6, 2012. July 31, 2012. Press-Register. George. Talbot.
  13. Web site: Business owner, former pro baseball player Kevin Bass running for governor as a Democrat. December 26, 2013. December 27, 2013. AL.com. Mike. Cason.
  14. Web site: Former GOP Congressman Parker Griffith will run for Alabama governor as Democrat (updated). AL.com. Steve. Doyle. February 7, 2014. February 7, 2014.
  15. News: State Sen. Billy Beasley running for re-election to Senate, rather than for governor. AL.com. Cason. Mike. February 6, 2014. February 6, 2014.
  16. Web site: Clock is running: Can surgeon general offer cure for candidate-less Alabama Democrats?. July 6, 2013. July 6, 2013. AL.com. Mike. Cason.
  17. Web site: Former Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says she hasn't ruled out running for governor of Alabama. September 13, 2013. October 8, 2013. AL.com. Mike. Cason.
  18. Web site: Danny Sheridan sets odds on 2014 Alabama governor's race. June 3, 2013. June 19, 2013. AL.com. George. Talbot.
  19. Web site: Cobb: "I'm not a candidate for governor". https://web.archive.org/web/20141027024755/http://www.themontgomeryindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=409:cobb-qim-not-a-candidate-for-governorq&catid=23:opinion. dead. October 27, 2014. The Montgomery Independent. December 26, 2013. October 27, 2014.
  20. Web site: Sen. Vivian Davis Figures: Racism has played role in Republican rise to dominance in Alabama. July 16, 2013. December 16, 2013. Charles J.. Dean. AL.com.
  21. News: Two Democrats Announce Intentions. Alabama Public Radio. Loeb. Jeremy. February 6, 2014. February 6, 2014.
  22. Web site: Alabama no longer elects "boy governors". August 16, 2013. December 10, 2013. Gulf Coast News Today. Steve. Flowers. https://archive.today/20131210195337/http://www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com/opinion/columnists/steve_flowers/article_c2c9bf32-05d8-11e3-b38e-001a4bcf887a.html. 2013-12-10. dead.
  23. Web site: Alabama governor has big money lead in 2014 race . https://archive.today/20131009041950/http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/23068243/article-Alabama-governor-has-big-money-lead-in-2014-race . dead . October 9, 2013 . July 7, 2013 . October 8, 2013 . Tim . Lockette . .
  24. Web site: Sir Charles Will Not Run for Governor . January 26, 2011 . July 31, 2012 . . Taegan . Goddard . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120720054718/http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/01/26/sir_charles_will_not_run_for_governor.html . July 20, 2012 .
  25. Web site: 2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 . The Cook Political Report . September 3, 2018.
  26. Web site: The Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks . Sabato's Crystal Ball . September 3, 2018.
  27. Web site: 2014 Gubernatorial Ratings . Senate Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . September 3, 2018.
  28. Web site: 2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races . Real Clear Politics . September 3, 2018.

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