2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
6
1
Seats won
6
1
Seat change
Popular vote
1,222,018
621,911
Percentage
64.67%
32.91%
Swing
0.51%
2.22%
Republican
40–50%
60–70%
70–80%
90>%
Democratic
90>%
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
Statewide
Popular vote
Republican
64.67%
Democratic
32.91%
Other
2.42%
House seats
Republican
85.72%
Democratic
14.28%
District
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:
District 1
2016 Alabama's 1st congressional district election
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
Dean Young, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2013
Primary results
Democratic primary
No Democrats filed.
General election
Results
District 2
2016 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election
County resultsRoby: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%Mathis: 40-50% 50-60% 70-80%
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.[3] After Gerritson declared her candidacy, John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.[4]
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Becky Gerritson, Tea Party activist[5]
Robert L. "Bob" Rogers, teacher and electrical contractor
Primary results
Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Results
District 3
2016 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election
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
Jesse Smith, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for this seat in 2014
General election
Results
District 4
2016 Alabama's 4th congressional district election
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
2016 Alabama's 5th congressional district election
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
Will Boyd, pastor, former
General election
Results
District 6
2016 Alabama's 6th congressional district election
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
David Putman, businessman[9]
General election
Results
District 7
2016 Alabama's 7th congressional district election
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.[10]
General election
Results
References
^ a b c d "2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016" . Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved May 13, 2016 .
^ a b c d e f g "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 .
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