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Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election (July 17, 2018 Republican primary runoff)
- General election: Nov. 6
- Voter registration deadline: Oct. 22
- Early voting: N/A
- Absentee voting deadline: Postmark Nov. 5
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: No
- Voter ID: Photo ID required
- Poll times: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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| Filing deadline: February 9, 2018 |
| Primary: June 5, 2018 Primary runoff: July 17, 2018 (if needed) General: November 6, 2018 Pre-election incumbent: Martha Roby (Republican) |
| How to vote |
| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Alabama |
| Race ratings |
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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| See also |
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Martha Roby won the Republican primary runoff for Alabama's 2nd congressional district. Roby received 68.0 percent of the vote to former Rep. Bobby Bright's (R) 32.1 percent.
No candidate received a majority of the vote in the Republican primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Martha Roby and former Rep. Bobby Bright were the top two finishers in the GOP primary and faced each other in a July 17 runoff.
President Trump endorsed Roby in a tweet June 22. Early on, the race was seen as a test of whether voters would support GOP incumbents who criticize Trump. Roby disavowed the President while he was running in 2016.[1] Roby distanced herself from her 2016 comments, emphasizing her work with the President after his election.[2][3][4]
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) stepped into the primary to support Roby and continued its support into the runoff.[5]
Bobby Bright represented the district for one term as a Democrat before losing to Roby by two points in 2010. He sought a rematch, this time running as a Republican. Bright said Alabama residents told him they felt they were not well-enough represented in Washington, D.C. As a member of Congress, Bright voted with House Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) less than half the time and aired campaign ads describing himself as an "independent conservative."[6][7]
Pre-runoff campaign finance reports showed that Roby raised nearly $721,000 between May 17 and June 27 and had $731,000 cash on hand. Bright raised $19,600 in the same time period and had $163,000 cash on hand.
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Primary results
July 17 runoff
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martha Roby | 68.0 | 48,277 |
 | Bobby Bright | 32.0 | 22,767 | |
| Total votes: 71,044 | |||
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June 5 primary
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martha Roby | 39.0 | 36,708 |
| ✔ | | Bobby Bright | 28.1 | 26,481 |
 | Barry Moore | 19.3 | 18,177 | |
 | Rich Hobson | 7.5 | 7,052 | |
 | Tommy Amason | 6.1 | 5,763 | |
| Total votes: 94,181 | |||
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Election updates
Endorsements
July 10, 2018: The Chamber of Commerce released an ad supporting Roby.
June 22, 2018: Roby was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
June 15, 2018: Roby was endorsed by the Susan B. Anthony List.
Candidates
Runoff candidates
Bobby Bright
Bright is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House. He represented Alabama's 2nd Congressional District from 2009 to 2011. He was defeated by Martha Roby (R) in the 2010 general election.
Before serving as a congressman, Bright served as the mayor of Montgomery for ten years. He also worked as an attorney for 16 years prior to his election as mayor. Bright earned his J.D. from Jones Law Institute, his master's in criminal justice from Troy State University, and his bachelor's in political science from Auburn University.[11]
Bright listed "strong national defense, cutting wasteful spending, and the Second Amendment" on his website as campaign priorities.[12] He reported $386,991 in receipts as of May 16, 2018.
Martha Roby
Roby was first elected to the House in 2010. Prior to her election, she practiced law in Montgomery, where she served as a city councilwoman. Roby graduated from Samford University with a J.D. She earned her bachelor's degree in music from New York University.[13]
Roby highlighted the "Second Amendment, pro-life and defunding Planned Parenthood, more jobs and a stronger economy, fighting for veterans, and strengthening our military" as campaign themes on her website. She picked up the endorsement of Farm PAC in February 2018 and reported $1,439,981 in receipts as of May 16, 2018.[14]
List of all candidates
Republican primary candidates
- Martha Roby (Incumbent) ✔
- Tommy Amason
- Bobby Bright ✔
- Rich Hobson
- Barry Moore
Endorsements
July 27 primary runoff endorsements
| Republican primary endorsements | ||||
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| Endorsement | Martha Roby | |||
| Federal officials | ||||
| President Donald Trump[15] | ✔ | |||
| Organizations | ||||
| Susan B. Anthony List[16] | ✔ | |||
Endorsements prior to the June 5 primary
| Republican primary endorsements | |||
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| Endorsement | Martha Roby | ||
| Organizations | |||
| National Right to Life[17] | ✔ | ||
| Winning for Women[18] | ✔ | ||
| National Rifle Association[19] | ✔ | ||
| PAC's | |||
| Alabama Retail Association PAC[20] | ✔ | ||
| Farm PAC[21] | ✔ | ||
Policy stances and campaign themes
Policy stances
The Montgomery Advertiser asked both the candidates a series of questions and published their responses. The questions and their full responses are below.[22][23]
Bobby Bright
The Trump Administration has been pursuing a policy of splitting children from parents attempting to cross the border between the United States and Mexico. Do you support or oppose this policy, and why? What specific steps do you believe Congress should take on family separations?
Bright: Separating families at the border was not a policy started by President Trump. It was a long standing policy started under Bill Clinton. Several people across the district have contacted me on this issue. I believe President Trump got it right on his executive order to reunite the families. I think the Democrats could stop being obstructionists and start to work with the Republicans to prevent family separation.
President Trump has continually said he will renegotiate trade deals with other countries and has criticized other nations for what he views as unfair trade practices. Do you agree with the administration’s trade policy, and are you concerned tariffs against countries like Canada and China – major export markets for Alabama businesses – could hurt the state economy?
Bright: President Trump is one of the only elected leaders in the GOP to speak out against and work to end unfair trade practices. I believe in taking care of “America First” and the fact is the United States has been taken advantage of in international trade. I support the President as he renegotiates fair trade deals with other nations, including China and our neighbor in Canada. I would work with him to mitigate any negative impact on Alabama.
All the Republicans in this race have supported repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Previous repeal efforts have included moves to turn Medicaid, a cornerstone of Alabama health care, into a block grant program. Health care providers say that would likely cut the money available to Alabama. Would you vote for a repeal that included efforts to block grant Medicaid? Why or why not?
Bright: I was there when Obamacare was being debated and was signed into law. Not only did I vote against the bill, I spearheaded the opposition against it, recognizing that this would be horrible for the people of Alabama. I am for a full repeal of Obamacare to correct our flawed healthcare system and a revised version of Medicaid for the people of Alabama who truly need it.
What are your thoughts about Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election? Do you agree with President Trump’s statement that he has “the absolute right to pardon himself,” and would you support the president if he did so?
Bright: An ending to this investigation is long overdue. The Mueller probe has gone for over a year, without a single ounce of evidence. I have and will continue to call for the immediate ending of the investigation that has cost our taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Following the Constitution, the president does have the right to pardon himself. I would support him pursuant to the Constitution.
What specific steps will you support to reduce wait times and improve overall access to health care within the VA system?
Bright: The shabby treatment of our veterans is outrageous. I would hire more veterans to work at the VA. Veterans know what they need, and they take care of their own. When I’m your congressman, unlike what Ms. Roby’s office does, either a staff member or I will attend every Veterans Administration quarterly meeting in District 2 when invited.
Martha Roby
The Trump administration has been pursuing a policy of splitting children from parents attempting to cross the border between the United States and Mexico. Do you support or oppose this policy, and why? What specific steps do you believe Congress should take on family separations?
Roby: Congress has a responsibility alongside the Trump administration to address our nation’s illegal immigration problem. I believe that we have to respect the rule of law and discourage illegal entry into this country, but at the same time we must govern with compassion and keep families together whenever possible. I am pleased that President Trump issued an Executive Order to address the issue of family separation.
Congress and the administration are working together to move forward on a more comprehensive approach to our nation’s immigration system. We cannot continue to operate on a system that does not prioritize our laws, and we must address border security first and foremost. I share the frustration of the administration, my Republican colleagues and the people I represent that Democrats in Congress continue to be unwilling to come to the table to reach a solution.
President Trump has continually said he will renegotiate trade deals with other countries and has criticized other nations for what he views as unfair trade practices. Do you agree with the administration’s trade policy, and are you concerned tariffs against countries like Canada and China — major export markets for Alabama businesses — could hurt the state economy?
Roby: I have always been a strong supporter of free trade, especially with friendly nations, as long as it is fair. I have been having conversations with the people I represent to learn about how these proposals would impact them. I am continuing to watch developments closely, and I encourage anyone who has thoughts on the matter to contact my office. At the end of the day, my job is to ensure that trade agreements and tariff proposals serve the best interest of the people who live and work in Alabama’s Second District.
All the Republicans in this race have supported repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Previous repeal efforts have included moves to turn Medicaid, a cornerstone of Alabama health care, into a block grant program. Health care providers say that would likely cut the money available to Alabama. Would you vote for a repeal that included efforts to block grant Medicaid? Why or why not?
Roby: Democrat Bobby Bright said he was against voting to repeal Obamacare when he served in Congress. On the other hand, my record is clear as I have joined with fellow Republicans in Congress in voting countless times to repeal Obamacare.
It’s no secret that Obamacare is a deeply flawed law that burdens families and businesses. That’s why I support a market-driven system that will increase choices and lower costs. I have heard from countless people in AL-02 who have an insurance card they can't afford to use. This is unacceptable.
I have worked to ensure that Alabama is not unfairly treated in formulas or distribution of funds laid out in legislation. In any future proposals to repeal Obamacare, I’ll continue to make that a priority and ensure that I hear directly from doctors, hospitals, and patients on the impact any proposal will have on the health care needs of Alabamians.
What are your thoughts about Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election? Do you agree with President Trump’s statement that he has “the absolute right to pardon himself,” and would you support the president if he did so?
Roby: There are a lot of distractions going on that take away from the work that our unified Republican government is doing on behalf of the American people. This investigation has been going on for over a year now, and the American people and President Trump deserve a resolution to this matter. I’m hopeful that we can get to the truth soon. Additionally, President Trump’s advisers have said he has no intention of pardoning himself.
What specific steps will you support to reduce wait times and improve overall access to health care within the VA system?
Roby: Since the large-scale scandal at the Central Alabama VA broke several years ago, I have remained actively involved with leadership in Montgomery as well as on the national level in Washington to continue turning around the system so that we finally offer veterans the care they deserve. While we’ve heard that conditions are improving, it’s certainly not lost on me that significant progress remains to be made.
I have been proud to support many pieces of legislation aimed to improve overall access to care within the VA. During the 115th Congress alone, the House has passed dozens of related bills. I will continue to support efforts to improve services at the VA. Advocating for our veterans has always been a top priority of mine in Congress, and it remains at the forefront of my efforts. AL-02 has a large veteran population, and I will always fight for their proper care.
Campaign themes
The campaign themes below were taken directly from the candidates' 2018 campaign websites, if available.
Bobby Bright
America First
For too long, America has sold out to foreign interests and let good jobs go overseas to cheaper labor. Bobby Bright agrees with President Trump that America must come first. We need to protect jobs in our own country and ensure our trade with foreign markets is beneficial to our interests and the issues at hand. Bobby wants to work with President Trump to Drain the Swamp and give the power back to the people.
Strong National Defense
Bobby is committed to strengthening our military and making sure our soldiers have what they need to defeat the threats existing in the world today. Having grown up in Dale County, Bobby knows what our military installations mean to us in Alabama, not only in terms of jobs, but in the overall strength of our national defense. Bobby Bright will always fight for adequate funding for our military. Bobby previously served on the House Armed Services Committee and fought to protect Maxwell, Gunter and Fort Rucker. He will continue to make this a top priority.
Cutting Wasteful Spending
Bobby Bright is a no-nonsense fiscal conservative committed to reining in the size and scope of our federal government. He knows the multi-trillion-dollar deficit is the result of the decades-long national spending spree and will bankrupt our future. When Bobby was in Congress, he sponsored a balanced-budget amendment and believes we must be frugal with taxpayer dollars.
Second Amendment
As Mayor of Montgomery, Bobby urged law-abiding citizens to purchase, learn about and use a gun for self-protection. This drew the ire of many anti-gun advocates across the nation, but he stood firm. The war against guns waged by the left is gaining ground through the liberal media. The answer to preserving the Second Amendment is the election of men and women to Congress who will fight for gun rights. Bobby Bright is committed to the issues protecting gun laws. When Bobby was in Congress he received an “A” rating from the NRA.
Right to Life at EVERY Stage
The issues with abortion leaves Millions of innocent lives to the hands of politicians. Bobby Bright is pro-life at every stage and received a 100% rating while in Congress by the National Right to Life organization. He believes that with the future appointment of conservative justices to our U.S. Supreme Court, the day will come when life will truly be protected
Standing For Farmers
While in Congress, Bobby, the son of a Wiregrass sharecropper, served as a proud member of the House Agriculture Committee. He has been farming cattle for the past several years and understands the many challenges facing farmers. He will once again fight for the needs of the farmers of District 2 and across our nation.[24]
Martha Roby
Second Amendment
As a gun owner herself and a lifetime NRA member, Martha strongly values the rights guaranteed in the Second Amendment. She has consistently fought efforts to erode gun rights in the past and will continue to in the future.
The U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land and it clearly protects an individual's right to own firearms. The overwhelming majority of gun owners are law-abiding citizens who strictly adhere to applicable rules and safety procedures.
Martha's strong support for Second Amendment rights and fight against attempts to pass overreaching gun control laws was cited by the Alabama Patriots as a key reason for their endorsement: http://yellowhammernews.com/politics-2/alabama-tea-party-group-endorses-roby-citing-her-support-for-military/
Pro-Life and Defunding Planned Parenthood
As a prominent leader in the pro-life movement, Martha Roby has fought to increase protections for the unborn and expose the brutality of the abortion industry.
She was the first Member of Congress to speak out on the House Floor about the undercover videos that revealed Planned Parenthood's organ harvesting and marketing scheme. She was also the last one standing in the fight to defund Planned Parenthood, leading a "last ditch effort" to takeaway taxpayer dollars from the organization.
Martha was recently named by Newsmax as one of the "Most Influential Pro-Life Advocates" alongside the Rev. Franklin Graham, Tim Tebow and Dr. Ben Carson. http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/pro-life-advocates-influential/2015/11/04/id/700495/
More Jobs and a Stronger Economy
As a conservative, Martha Roby knows that that lower taxes and fewer government regulations can unleash the private sector and help our economy flourish. She has repeatedly fought against tax increases and has repeatedly lead efforts to rein in burdensome regulations.
Fighting for our Veterans
Veterans have no greater fighter in Congress than Martha Roby. She has consistently voted to support veterans and make sure they receive the care and benefits they were promised.
When the VA scandal hit Central Alabama, Martha worked with courageous whistleblowers and the media to expose major instances of corruption and malfeasance within the system, such as:
Manipulation of veteran patient scheduling data was pervasive, as a national-high of more than 57 percent of employees reported that managers instructed them to change appointment times to artificially hide chronically long waits. More than 1000 patient X-Rays, some showing malignancies, went missing for months and years. A pulmonologist was caught twice falsifying more than 1200 patient records, but somehow given a satisfactory review. An employee took a recovering veteran to a crack house, bought him drugs and paid for prostitutes all to extort his benefits. When caught, the employee wasn’t fired - not until a year and half later when we exposed it publicly.
Martha's efforts led to the Central Alabama VA director being fired, the first VA employee terminated under a new VA accountability law.
Her efforts earned her the “Minuteman of the Year” Award from the Alabama Reserve Officer's Association at the National Veterans Day celebration in Birmingham.
Strengthening our Military
Martha Roby believes in "peace through strength," and has fought to ensure the military has the resources it needs to meet global threats. She has been a fierce opponent of harmful cuts to the military and went against her party leadership to vote against the bill that led to military "sequestration."
Martha is a leading voice in Congress for restoring military spending to proper levels. She has warned about the threat out-of-control spending on social welfare programs threatens our ability to fund defense and other national priorities.[25]
Campaign tactics and strategies
Campaign advertisements
Martha Roby
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Campaign finance
The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Martha Roby | Republican Party | $2,573,681 | $2,277,449 | $341,683 | As of December 31, 2018 |
| Bobby Bright | Republican Party | $420,688 | $420,688 | $0 | As of September 30, 2018 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2018. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
| Race ratings: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018 | |||||||||
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| October 30, 2018 | October 23, 2018 | October 16, 2018 | October 9, 2018 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
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District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+16, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 16 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Alabama's 2nd Congressional District the 73rd most Republican nationally.[26]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.97. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.97 points toward that party.[27]
State overview
Partisan control
This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Alabama heading into the 2018 elections.
Congressional delegation
- Following the 2017 special election, one Republican and one Democrat each held a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama.
- Republicans held 6 of 7 U.S. House seats in Alabama.
State executives
- As of August 2018, Republicans held 9 state executive positions. The other four positions were nonpartisan.
- The governor of Alabama was Republican Kay Ivey. The state held elections for governor and lieutenant governor on November 6, 2018.
State legislature
- Republicans controlled both chambers of the Alabama State Legislature. They had a 72-32 majority in the state House and a 26-8 majority in the state Senate.
Trifecta status
- Alabama was a Republican state government trifecta, meaning Republicans held the governorship, a majority in the state senate, and a majority in the state house.
2018 elections
- See also: Alabama elections, 2018
Alabama held elections for the following positions in 2018:
- U.S. House
- Governor
- Other state executive
- State Senate
- State House
- Special state legislative
- State Supreme Court
- Intermediate appellate courts
- Local judges
- School boards
- Municipal government
Demographics
| Demographic data for Alabama | ||
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| Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 4,853,875 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 50,645 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 68.8% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 26.4% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 1.7% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 4% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 84.3% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 23.5% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $43,623 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 23.3% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Alabama. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
As of July 2016, Alabama's three largest cities were Birmingham (pop. est. 211,000), Montgomery (pop. est. 200,000), and Huntsville (pop. est. 195,000).[28]
State election history
This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Alabama from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Alabama Secretary of States.
Historical elections
Presidential elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Alabama every year from 2000 to 2016.
| Election results (President of the United States), Alabama 2000-2016 | |||||
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| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2016 | Donald Trump |
62% |  Hillary Clinton |
34% | 28% |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney |
61% | Barack Obama |
38% | 23% |
| 2008 | John McCain |
60% | Barack Obama |
39% | 21% |
| 2004 | George W. Bush |
62% | John Kerry |
37% | 25% |
| 2000 | George W. Bush |
56% | Al Gore |
42% | 14% |
U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Alabama from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.
| Election results (U.S. Senator), Alabama 2000-2016 | |||||
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| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2016 | Richard Shelby |
64% | Ron Crumpton |
36% | 28% |
| 2014 | Jeff Sessions |
97% | No Democratic candidate | 0% | 97% |
| 2010 | Richard Shelby |
65% | William Barnes |
35% | 30% |
| 2008 | Jeff Sessions |
63% | Vivian Figures |
37% | 26% |
| 2004 | Richard Shelby |
68% | Wayne Sowell |
32.0% | 36% |
| 2002 | Jeff Sessions |
59% | Susan Parker |
40.0% | 19% |
Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016
This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Alabama.
| Election results (Governor), Alabama 2000-2016 | |||||
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| Year | First-place candidate | First-place candidate votes (%) | Second-place candidate | Second-place candidate votes (%) | Margin of victory (%) |
| 2014 | Robert Bentley |
64% | Parker Griffith |
36% | 28% |
| 2010 | Robert Bentley |
58% | Ron Sparks |
42% | 16 |
| 2006 | Bob Riley |
57% | Lucy Baxley |
42% | 15% |
| 2002 | Bob Riley |
49% | Don Siegelman |
49% | 0% |
Congressional delegation, 2000-2016
This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Alabama in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.
| Congressional delegation, Alabama 2000-2016 | |||||
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| Year | Republicans | Republicans (%) | Democrats | Democrats (%) | Balance of power |
| 2016 | 6 |
86% | 1 |
14% | R+5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
86% | 1 |
14% | R+5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
86% | 1 |
14% | R+5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
86% | 1 |
14% | R+5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
71% | 2 |
29% | R+3 |
| 2006 | 5 |
71% | 2 |
29% | R+3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
71% | 2 |
29% | R+3 |
| 2002 | 5 |
71% | 2 |
29% | R+3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
71% | 2 |
29% | R+3 |
Trifectas, 1992-2017
A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.
Alabama Party Control: 1992-2025
Six years of Democratic trifectas • Fifteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2018
- United States House elections in Alabama (June 5, 2018 Republican primaries)
- Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Republican primary)
- Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Democratic primary)
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2018
Footnotes
- ↑ Roby said, "Donald Trump's behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president and I won't vote for him."
- ↑ Roby said, "The presidential campaign is over, and Rep. Roby is focused on working with our unified Republican government to deliver results," Roby spokeswoman Emily Taylor said. "She has consistently supported President Trump's policy initiatives and has said time and again that she wants our President to be successful."
- ↑ Twitter, "Rep. Martha Roby on October 8, 2016," accessed January 11, 2018
- ↑ McClatchy DC Bureau, "Trump loyalty test will shape GOP’s 2018 House races," September 13, 2017
- ↑ The Washington Examiner, "Jon Tester, Martha Roby, and the perils of opposing Trump," June 5, 2018
- ↑ Club for Growth, "All Bark and No Bite: The Blue Dog Coalition and the Myth of the Fiscally Responsible Democrat," October 4, 2010
- ↑ TIME, "Alabama's Second District: Bobby Bright vs. Martha Roby," October 11, 2010
- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "2018 House Race Ratings," accessed March 13, 2018
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- ↑ Inside Elections, "House Ratings," accessed March 13, 2018
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- ↑ Martha Roby 2018 campaign website, "About," accessed March 13, 2018
- ↑ Martha Roby 2018 campaign website, "Issues," accessed March 13, 2018
- ↑ AL.com, "Trump endorses Martha Roby in Alabama's District 2 race," accessed June 22, 2018
- ↑ Yellow Hammer News, "Alabama prolife voters should stand with U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, because she stands up for them," June 15, 2018
- ↑ Alabama Today, "Martha Roby picks up endorsement from National Right to Life," March 14, 2018
- ↑ Roll Call, "New GOP Women’s Group Makes First Endorsements," February 1, 2018
- ↑ Martha Roby 2018 campaign website, "NRA Endorses Roby in June 5 Republican Primary," May 3, 2018
- ↑ Alabama Today, "Alabama Retail Association endorses over 50 candidates," April 17, 2018
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Martha Roby for re-election," February 14, 2018
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "U.S. House District 2 runoff: 5 questions for Bobby Bright," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "U.S. House District 2 runoff: 5 questions for Rep. Martha Roby," June 29, 2018
- ↑ Bobby Bright 2018 campaign website, "The Issues," accessed May 22, 2018
- ↑ Martha Roby 2018 campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
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