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.

2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

November 8, 2016
All 7 Alabama seats to the United States House of Representatives
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%
Results:      Democratic hold      Republican hold

District 1

The incumbent is Republican Bradley Byrne, who has represented the district since 2013. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+15.

Republican Party

• Bradley Byrne, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Dean Young, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2013

Primary results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bradley Byrne (incumbent)	71,310	60.1
	Republican	Dean Young	47,319	39.9
Total votes			118,629	100.0

Results

2016 Alabama's 1st congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bradley Byrne (incumbent)	208,083	96.4
	n/a	Write-ins	7,810	3.6
Total votes			215,893	100.0
	Republican hold

District 2

The incumbent is Republican Martha Roby, who has represented the district since 2011. She was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+17.

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]

Republican Party

• Becky Gerritson, tea party activist[5]
• Martha Roby, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Robert L. "Bob" Rogers

Primary results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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

Democratic Party

• Nathan Mathis, former State Representative and perennial candidate

Results

2016 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Martha Roby (incumbent)	134,886	48.8
	Democratic	Nathan Mathis	112,089	40.5
	n/a	Write-ins	29,609	10.7
Total votes			276,584	100.0
	Republican hold

District 3

The incumbent is Republican Mike Rogers, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+16.

Republican Party

• Larry DiChiara, former Phenix City Schools Superintendent[6]
• Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Rogers (incumbent)	77,432	76.0
	Republican	Larry DiChiara	24,474	24.0
Total votes			101,906	100.0

Democratic Party

• Jesse Smith, candidate for this seat in 2014

Results

2016 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Rogers (incumbent)	192,164	66.9
	Democratic	Jesse Smith	94,549	32.9
	n/a	Write-ins	391	0.2
Total votes			287,104	100.0
	Republican hold

District 4

The incumbent is Republican Robert Aderholt, who has represented the district since 1997. He was re-elected unopposed in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+28.

Republican Party

• Robert Aderholt, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Phil Norris, candidate for AL-07 in 2012[7]

Primary results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert Aderholt (incumbent)	86,660	81.2
	Republican	Phil Norris	20,096	18.8
Total votes			106,756	100.0

Results

2016 Alabama's 4th congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert Aderholt (incumbent)	235,925	98.5
	n/a	Write-ins	3,519	1.5
Total votes			239,444	100.0
	Republican hold

District 5

The incumbent is Republican Mo Brooks, who has represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+17.

Republican Party

• Mo Brooks, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic Party

• Will Boyd, pastor, former Greenville, Illinois City Councilman and write-in candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois in 2010[8]

Results

2016 Alabama's 5th congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mo Brooks (incumbent)	205,647	66.7
	Democratic	Will Boyd Jr.	102,234	33.2
	n/a	Write-ins	445	0.1
Total votes			308,326	100.0
	Republican hold

District 6

The incumbent is Republican Gary Palmer, who has represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 76% of the vote in 2014. The district has a PVI of R+28

Republican Party

• Gary Palmer, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic Party

• David Putman[9]

Results

2016 Alabama's 6th congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Gary Palmer (incumbent)	245,313	74.5
	Democratic	David J. Putman	83,709	25.4
	n/a	Write-ins	284	0.1
Total votes			329,306	100.0
	Republican hold

District 7

The incumbent is Democrat Terri Sewell, who has represented the district since 2011. She was re-elected without opposition in the general election in 2014. The district has a PVI of D+20.

Democratic Party

• Terri Sewell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican Party

David Van Williams originally qualified to run for this district as a Republican, but was removed from the ballot.[10]

Results

2016 Alabama's 7th congressional district election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Terri Sewell (incumbent)	229,330	98.4
	n/a	Write-ins	3,698	1.6
Total votes			233,028	100.0
	Democratic hold

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.org