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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

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All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives
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>%

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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

District

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

District 1

2016 Alabama's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Bradley Byrne Party Republican Popular vote 208,083 Percentage 96.38%

U.S. Representative before election Bradley Byrne Republican Elected U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne Republican

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

Democratic primary

No Democrats filed.

General election

Results

District 2

2016 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Martha Roby Nathan Mathis Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 134,886 112,089 Percentage 48.8% 40.5%

County results Roby:     40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Mathis:      40-50%      50-60%      70-80%

U.S. Representative before election Martha Roby Republican Elected U.S. Representative Martha Roby Republican

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. After Gerritson declared her candidacy, John announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing her.

Candidates

Nominee

• Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Becky Gerritson, Tea Party activist
• Robert L. "Bob" Rogers, teacher and electrical contractor

Primary results

Democratic Party

Candidates

Nominee

• Nathan Mathis, former state representative and perennial candidate

General election

Results

District 3

2016 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Rogers Jesse Smith Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 192,164 94,549 Percentage 66.9% 32.9%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Rogers Republican Elected U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Republican

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

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

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Nominee Robert Aderholt Party Republican Popular vote 235,925 Percentage 98.5%

U.S. Representatives before election Robert Aderholt Republican Elected U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt Republican

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

Primary results

Democratic primary

No Democrats filed.

General election

Results

District 5

2016 Alabama's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Mo Brooks Will Boyd Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 205,647 102,234 Percentage 66.7% 33.2%

U.S. Representative before election Mo Brooks Republican Elected U.S. Representative Mo Brooks Republican

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

General election

Results

District 6

2016 Alabama's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Gary Palmer David Putman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 245,313 83,709 Percentage 74.5% 25.4%

U.S. Representatives before election Gary Palmer Republican Elected U.S. Representatives Gary Palmer Republican

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

General election

Results

District 7

2016 Alabama's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Terri Sewell Party Democratic Popular vote 229,330 Percentage 98.4%

U.S. Representative before election Terri Sewell Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Terri Sewell Democratic

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.

General election

Results

References

1. ^ "2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
2. ^ "General Election Results November 8, 2016" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
3. "FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy - Robert E. John, Jr" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. July 24, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
4. John, Rob (October 1, 2015). "So proud of Becky and her family for this decision..." Facebook. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
5. Cason, Mike (October 1, 2015). "Wetumpka Tea Party founder Becky Gerritson challenges Martha Roby for Congress". al.com. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
6. Rice, Mark (October 15, 2015). "Ex-local superintendent running for Congress". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
7. 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.
8. Little, Jim (July 16, 2015). "Florence pastor announces candidacy for Congress". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
9. Koplowitz, Howard (November 10, 2015). "Democrat David Putman challenging Gary Palmer for Congress". AL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
10. "Amended Certification of Republican Party Candidates (amended 12/2/2015)" (PDF). Alabama Votes. December 2, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2016.

External links

• U.S. House elections in Alabama, 2016 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

• 2016 United States House of Representatives elections
• United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
• 2016 Alabama elections