Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

Elections in Alabama, 2022

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Alabama's 4th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 11, 2022
Primary: May 24, 2022 Primary runoff: June 21, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Alabama
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): R+33 Cook Political Report: Solid Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
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See also
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All U.S. House districts, including the 4th Congressional District of Alabama, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for May 24, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 21, 2022. The filing deadline was February 11, 2022.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

Republicans won a 222-213 majority in the U.S. House in 2022.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 18.6% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 80.4%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Democratic primary)
• Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Incumbent Robert Aderholt defeated Rick Neighbors and Johnny C. Cochran in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Aderholt (R)	84.1	164,655
		Rick Neighbors (D)	13.6	26,694
		Johnny C. Cochran (L)	2.2	4,303
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	81

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 195,733
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Rick Neighbors defeated Rhonda Gore in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Neighbors	54.1	4,500
		Rhonda Gore	45.9	3,823

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,323
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Aderholt advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Gaddis (R)

Voting information

See also: Voting in Alabama

Election information in Alabama: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 24, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2022
• Online: Oct. 24, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 3, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

No

What were the early voting start and end dates?

N/A to N/A

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Inflation & Shrinkflation is a direct result of DC politicians spending more than they take in & the Federal Reserve increasing the money supply. We have to reduce size & scope of federal government, work towards balancing the budget, audit/end the Federal Reserve, return to sound money.

D.C. is out of control. We need to remove as much power and decision making out of DC and return it to individuals, their families, and local communities.

The incumbent Aderholt has been there for 25 years (term limits anyone?). When he entered Congress in 1997, the national debt was $5T. It's over $30T now! What has he and other "small government Republicans" been doing all this time?

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Inflation/Shrinkflation = we need sound money

Economy = we need less state interference Taxes = the people are taxed too much Education = does the system we have today produce the best results? I think we need to reimagine education to serve the needs of all students Immigration = secure the border with physical structure where it makes sense & technology. On my website I also describe a potential solution called "Ellis Island 2.0". War & Peace = sustained military action requires a declaration of war. We owe it to our soldiers that they have clear objectives, victory conditions, and a clear path to bring them home. Healthcare = just like education, the more the government has gotten involved, the more frustrating and expensive everything has become. Elections = we need elections that are tallied on the same day of voting & quick/cost effective auditing. Blockchain technology may help with this. Criminal Reform & Policing = I want police focused on prevention of violent crime. They shouldn't be setting up speed traps and bothering people for things like possession of marijuana. Cannabis = Cannabis should not be illegal federally; individuals should be able to farm/grow themselves. Those in jail for non-violent offenses like possession of marijuana should be released and those offenses removed from their record.

Energy = America has the ability to be energy independent, let's do it! Also want to lead the world with 3rd & 4th generation nuclear plants.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I grew up in a Republican household. I became intrigued by the debates during the 2008 GOP primary, particularly by Dr. Ron Paul. I was a volunteer for the 2008 & 2012 Ron Paul campaigns. I think Dr. Paul was a true statesman and we don't have many of those in D.C.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I would recommend people read Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action by Roberty Murphy. It tries to distill some of the great Austrian Economists views into a more digestible format.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I don't see a lot of authenticity. Most people in D.C. seem incredibly fake and robotic. I think people should be able to say, "I may not agree with this person, but I believe they are sincere in their beliefs".

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I have a big heart and it hurts me seeing how bad D.C. enriches themselves at the expense of all my fellow Alabamians. I'm a good listener. I truly believe that a libertarian outlook and approach to government would allow for all people to have better opportunities to lead their best lives.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

READ THE BILLS BEFORE THEY VOTE ON THEM

What legacy would you like to leave?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I'd like to be known as the person that helped remove power from DC and empowered individuals, families, and their local communities.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

9/11, I was a senior in high school. I was 17.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

As a 15 year old, I started as a bag boy at the Bruno's grocery store off of 280. I worked there for the last three years of high school. I worked up from bag boy to cashier and eventually was asked to help train the new bag boys. I asked to have the ceremonial title of Parking Log Manager, which was granted. I worked throughout college in the Office of Orientation at the University of Alabama (3 years). My first job out of college was with Cintas in their management trainee program. I completed the two year program in Montgomery and was transfered to Decatur, GA to be the 2nd & 3rd shift supervisor of that plant.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams. There are so many pearls of wisdom in this book, I highly reccomend.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I think the best stories involve people striving for leading a fulfilling life, that obstacles present themselves and there is a journey to overcome.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

The last song would probably be the Sesame Street version of "Baby Shark" due to my youngest child. I listen to all kinds of different music, with probably my favorite all time band being Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I've struggled with my weight, as many Americans have. I own it and work on improving my overall health. But I'll also say the food pyramid didn't do me any favors as a child growing up.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I appreciate that the terms are two years, giving people the opportunity to vote if they don't like the direction things are heading.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

No. I think there are too many lawyers (that don't even read the bills they vote on). I think they become disconnected from regular folks. I think we need engineers, teachers, doctors, entrepreneurs...I think we need some blue collar folks as well.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Great nations have always imploded from within. The national debt is skyrocketing. The money supply has increased and now regular people are hurting from inflation & shrinkflation. If we don't course correct, the ultra wealth that own assets will get richer and the middle/working classes & the most vulnerable among us will continue to get squeezed. I worry there will be a breaking point that can & should be avoided.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

The three areas I'm most interested in:

1.) Inflation/Budget/Taxes 2.) Energy

3.) Foreign Affairs

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Yes and there needs to be term limits. I'm open to what that number should be, but I would propose that 20 years is the max for any federal government legislative positions (Senate & House).

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Term limits should be the norm. It sickens me that these politicians stay in office for 25+ years. Some die in office and then their child or relative runs for the same seat. I believe our system of government was meant for different people to take a break from their chosen career, serve a short time period, then return back to their chosen career.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

Dr. Ron Paul is probably one of the biggest political influences on my life. Known as "Dr No", he would often vote no on legislation because the Constitution did not grant the body the ability to pass such legislation.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I met a young, naturalized citizen that immigrated to the U.S. from Guatemala in my district. Like myself, he tried to get involved with the GOP and didn't like how it is such a top-down / centralized party. We both agree that the elites that call the shots only give Republican voters lip service. So both he and I had similar stories of leaving the GOP and joining the Libertarian Party.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I have performed at Magooby's Joke House in metro Baltimore. I took a course on comedic storytelling and told a 10 minute story that did pretty well with the audience. Not sure it will translate well in written format - ask me on the campaign trail.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I think reasonable people can get into a room, discuss their views, and try to chart a path forward that maximizes the outcome that is desired. However, I would argue that the two old parties are always compromising towards the centralization of power. I want to reduce power in D.C. and put it back into the hands of citizens, through things like Initiative & Referendum.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Johnny C. Cochran (L)

I believe we have plenty of revenue, the people are taxed enough as it is. We have a spending problem. Even the great Ronald Regan didn't shrink government, only the growth. We need to PAUSE federal spending and start to work towards balancing the budget.

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Robert Aderholt	Republican Party	$1,540,807	$1,028,366	$1,159,445	As of December 31, 2022
Rhonda Gore	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Rick Neighbors	Democratic Party	$22,648	$23,620	$-2,083	As of November 28, 2022
Johnny C. Cochran	Libertarian Party	$6,719	$6,331	$389	As of December 31, 2022
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	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
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Alabama in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Alabama, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Alabama	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	Fixed by party	2/11/2022	Source
Alabama	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	3% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election	N/A	5/24/2022	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
• Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Alabama District 4
before 2020 redistricting cycle

Click a district to compare boundaries.

Alabama District 4
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Alabama after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Alabama
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Alabama's 1st	35.3%	63.6%	35.3%	63.7%
Alabama's 2nd	34.8%	64.2%	35.1%	63.9%
Alabama's 3rd	32.5%	66.6%	33.7%	65.3%
Alabama's 4th	18.6%	80.4%	17.8%	81.2%
Alabama's 5th	35.6%	62.7%	35.7%	62.7%
Alabama's 6th	34.4%	64.4%	31.8%	67.0%
Alabama's 7th	65.6%	33.6%	70.8%	28.5%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Alabama.

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Alabama in 2022. Information below was calculated on April 28, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

In 2022, 22 candidates ran for Alabama’s seven U.S. House districts, including 13 Republicans and eight Democrats. That’s 3.14 candidates per district, less than the 3.57 candidates per district in 2020 and 3.28 in 2018.

This was the first election to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census. Alabama was apportioned the same number of congressional districts as after the 2010 census.

One district — the 5th — was open, with incumbent Rep. Mo Brooks (R) running for the U.S. Senate. Brooks was first elected in 2010 after defeating Steve Raby (D) 57.9% to 42.1%. The open seat in 2022 was one more than in 2012, the previous post-redistricting election year. There were two open seats in 2020, no open seats in 2018 and 2016, and one open seat in 2014.

There were three contested Democratic primaries and two contested Republican primaries. Five incumbents - four Republicans and one Democrat - didn't face any primary challengers. Two districts — the 1st and the 6th — were guaranteed to Republicans since no Democrats filed for election. There were no districts guaranteed to Democrats because no Republicans filed. Eight candidates — two Democrats and six Republicans — ran in the 5th district, more than in any other.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+33. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 33 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Alabama's 4th the most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Alabama's 4th based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
18.6%	80.4%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2020

Alabama presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 16 Democratic wins
• 13 Republican wins
• 2 other wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	SR	D	D	D	R	AI	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Alabama and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Alabama
	Alabama	United States
Population	5,024,279	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	50,646	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	67.5%	70.4%
Black/African American	26.6%	12.6%
Asian	1.4%	5.6%
Native American	0.5%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Other (single race)	1.5%	5.1%
Multiple	2.4%	5.2%
Hispanic/Latino	4.4%	18.2%
Education
High school graduation rate	86.9%	88.5%
College graduation rate	26.2%	32.9%
Income
Median household income	$52,035	$64,994
Persons below poverty level	16%	12.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**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.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Alabama's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Alabama, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	6	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	7	9

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Alabama's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Alabama, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kay Ivey
Lieutenant Governor	Will Ainsworth
Secretary of State	John Merrill
Attorney General	Steve Marshall

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Alabama State Legislature as of November 2022.

Alabama State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	8
	Republican Party	27
	Vacancies	0
Total		35

Alabama House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	28
	Republican Party	73
	Vacancies	4
Total		105

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Alabama was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Alabama Party Control: 1992-2022
Six years of Democratic trifectas  •  Twelve 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
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
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
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

District history

2020

See also: Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Incumbent Robert Aderholt defeated Rick Neighbors in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Aderholt (R)	82.2	261,553
		Rick Neighbors (D)	17.7	56,237
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	239

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 318,029
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rick Neighbors advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Aderholt advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4.

2018

See also: Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Incumbent Robert Aderholt defeated Lee Auman in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Aderholt (R)	79.8	184,255
		Lee Auman (D)	20.1	46,492
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	222

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 230,969 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Lee Auman defeated Rick Neighbors in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Auman	54.1	8,609
		Rick Neighbors	45.9	7,297

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 15,906
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4

Incumbent Robert Aderholt defeated Anthony Blackmon in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 4 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Aderholt	81.5	93,959
		Anthony Blackmon	18.5	21,366

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 115,325
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Phil Norris (R)
• Mike Moses (R)

2016

See also: Alabama's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Robert Aderholt (R) was unopposed in the general election, as no Democratic candidates filed to run. Aderholt defeated Phil Norris in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016.

U.S. House, Alabama District 4 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Robert Aderholt Incumbent	98.5%	235,925
	N/A	Write-in	1.5%	3,519
Total Votes				239,444
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

U.S. House, Alabama District 4 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Robert Aderholt Incumbent	81.2%	86,660
Phil Norris	18.8%	20,096
Total Votes		106,756
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

2014

See also: Alabama's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 4th Congressional District of Alabama held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Robert Aderholt ran unopposed in the general election.

U.S. House, Alabama District 4 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Robert Aderholt Incumbent	98.6%	132,831
	N/A	Write-in	1.4%	1,921
Total Votes				134,752
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

June 3, 2014, primary results
Republican Primary

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Footnotes

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Alabama's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Katie Britt (R)

Tommy Tuberville (R)

Representatives

District 1

Barry Moore (R)

District 2

Shomari Figures (D)

District 3

Mike Rogers (R)

District 4

Robert Aderholt (R)

District 5

Dale Strong (R)

District 6

Gary Palmer (R)

District 7

Terri Sewell (D)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (2)

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