2016_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Alabama
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.
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Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 208,083 | 96.38% | 0 | 0.00% | 7,810 | 3.62% | 215,893 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 134,886 | 48.77% | 112,089 | 40.53% | 29,609 | 10.71% | 276,584 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 192,164 | 66.93% | 94,549 | 32.93% | 391 | 0.14% | 287,104 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 235,925 | 98.53% | 0 | 0.00% | 3,519 | 1.47% | 239,444 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 205,647 | 66.70% | 102,234 | 33.16% | 445 | 0.14% | 308,326 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 6 | 245,313 | 74.49% | 83,709 | 25.42% | 284 | 0.09% | 329,306 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 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% | |
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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
- Bradley Byrne, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Dean Young, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2013
Primary results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bradley Byrne (incumbent) | 71,310 | 60.1 | |
| Republican | Dean Young | 47,319 | 39.9 | |
| Total votes | 118,629 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
No Democrats filed.
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bradley Byrne (incumbent) | 208,083 | 96.4 | |
| Write-in | 7,810 | 3.6 | ||
| Total votes | 215,893 | 100.0 | ||
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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.[3] After Gerritson declared her candidacy, John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.[4]
Candidates
Nominee
- Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Becky Gerritson, Tea Party activist[5]
- Robert L. "Bob" Rogers, teacher and electrical contractor
Primary results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 78,689 | 66.4 | |
| Republican | Becky Gerritson | 33,015 | 27.8 | |
| Republican | Robert L. "Bob" Rogers | 6,856 | 5.8 | |
| Total votes | 118,560 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
- Nathan Mathis, former state representative and perennial candidate
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Martha Roby (incumbent) | 134,886 | 48.8 | |
| Democratic | Nathan Mathis | 112,089 | 40.5 | |
| Write-in | 29,609 | 10.7 | ||
| Total votes | 276,584 | 100.0 | ||
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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
- Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Larry DiChiara, former Phenix City Schools Superintendent[6]
Primary results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 77,432 | 76.0 | |
| Republican | Larry DiChiara | 24,474 | 24.0 | |
| Total votes | 101,906 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
- Jesse Smith, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for this seat in 2014
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Rogers (incumbent) | 192,164 | 66.9 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Smith | 94,549 | 32.9 | |
| Write-in | 391 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 287,104 | 100.0 | ||
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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
- Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Phil Norris, retired United States Navy submariner and candidate for 7th district in 2012[7]
Primary results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 86,660 | 81.2 | |
| Republican | Phil Norris | 20,096 | 18.8 | |
| Total votes | 106,756 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
No Democrats filed.
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Robert Aderholt (incumbent) | 235,925 | 98.5 | |
| Write-in | 3,519 | 1.5 | ||
| Total votes | 239,444 | 100.0 | ||
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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
- Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
- Will Boyd, pastor, former Greenville, Illinois City Councilman and write-in candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois in 2010[8]
General election
Results
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| Republican | Mo Brooks (incumbent) | 205,647 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Will Boyd Jr. | 102,234 | 33.2 | |
| Write-in | 445 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 308,326 | 100.0 | ||
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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
- Gary Palmer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
- David Putman, businessman[9]
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Gary Palmer (incumbent) | 245,313 | 74.5 | |
| Democratic | David J. Putman | 83,709 | 25.4 | |
| Write-in | 284 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 329,306 | 100.0 | ||
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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
- Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. Representative
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
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Terri Sewell (incumbent) | 229,330 | 98.4 | |
| Write-in | 3,698 | 1.6 | ||
| Total votes | 233,028 | 100.0 | ||
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- "2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- "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.