2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama explained

Election Name:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Previous Year:2014
Election Date:November 8, 2016
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Next Year:2018
Seats For Election:All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:6
Seats1:6
Popular Vote1:1,222,018
Percentage1:64.67%
Swing1: 0.51%
Map Size:270px
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:621,911
Percentage2:32.91%
Swing2: 2.22%

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.

Overview

District

Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:

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208,083 96.38% 0 0.00% 7,810 3.62% 215,893 100.0% Republican hold
134,886 48.77% 112,089 40.53% 29,609 10.71% 276,584 100.0% Republican hold
192,164 66.93% 94,549 32.93% 391 0.14% 287,104 100.0% Republican hold
235,925 98.53% 0 0.00% 3,519 1.47% 239,444 100.0% Republican hold
205,647 66.70% 102,234 33.16% 445 0.14% 308,326 100.0% Republican hold
245,313 74.49% 83,709 25.42% 284 0.09% 329,306 100.0% Republican hold
0 0.00% 229,330 98.41% 3,698 1.59% 233,028 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 1,222,018 64.67% 621,911 32.91% 45,756 2.42% 1,889,685 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 1st congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 1
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Bradley Byrne, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bradley Byrne
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:208,083
Percentage1:96.38%
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 68% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+15.

Republican Party

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

No Democrats filed.

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 2
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Martha Roby, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Martha Roby
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:134,886
Percentage1:48.8%
Nominee2:Nathan Mathis
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,089
Percentage2:40.5%
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 67% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+17.

Republican Party

Rob John had filed paperwork with the FEC to run as an Independent.[1] After Gerritson declared her candidacy, John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.[2]

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 3
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Mike Rogers official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Mike Rogers
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:192,164
Percentage1:66.9%
Nominee2:Jesse Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:94,549
Percentage2:32.9%
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 66% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+16.

Republican Party

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 4th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 4
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Robert Aderholt, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert Aderholt
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:235,925
Percentage1:98.5%
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 unopposed in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+28.

Republican Party

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

No Democrats filed.

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 5th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 5
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Mo Brooks, official portrait, 112th Congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Mo Brooks
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:205,647
Percentage1:66.7%
Nominee2:Will Boyd
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:102,234
Percentage2:33.2%
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 74% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+17.

Republican Party

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 6th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 6
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Gary Palmer official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Gary Palmer
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:245,313
Percentage1:74.5%
Nominee2:David Putman
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:83,709
Percentage2:25.4%
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 elected with 76% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+28

Republican Party

Candidates

Nominee

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:2016 Alabama's 7th congressional district election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama#District 7
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Terri Sewell official photo (1).jpg
Nominee1:Terri Sewell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:229,330
Percentage1:98.4%
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 without opposition in the general election in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+20.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

Republican Party

Candidates

David Van Williams originally qualified to run for this district as a Republican, but was removed from the ballot.[8]

General election

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy - Robert E. John, Jr.. Federal Election Commission. July 24, 2015. October 20, 2015.
  2. Web site: So proud of Becky and her family for this decision.... Facebook. John. Rob. October 1, 2015. October 20, 2015.
  3. Web site: Wetumpka Tea Party founder Becky Gerritson challenges Martha Roby for Congress. al.com. Cason. Mike. October 1, 2015. October 20, 2015.
  4. Web site: Ex-local superintendent running for Congress . . Rice . Mark . October 15, 2015 . October 16, 2015.
  5. Web site: Aderholt opponent Phil Norris doesn't live in district, but he doesn't have to. al.com. Koplowitz. Howard. July 27, 2015. August 21, 2015.
  6. Web site: Florence pastor announces candidacy for Congress. The Huntsville Times. Little. Jim. July 16, 2015. July 22, 2015.
  7. Web site: Democrat David Putman challenging Gary Palmer for Congress. AL.com. Koplowitz. Howard. November 10, 2015. November 24, 2015.
  8. Web site: Amended Certification of Republican Party Candidates (amended 12/2/2015). Alabama Votes. December 2, 2015. February 9, 2016.