2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama Turnout 48.01%
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
6
1
Seats won
6
1
Seat change
Popular vote
975,737
678,687
Percentage
58.78%
40.89%
Swing
5.85%
7.95%
Republican
60–69%
70–79%
Democratic
>90%
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama were held on November 6, 2018, 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 other elections to the House of Representatives, as well as elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections . The primaries were held on June 5, with all choosing a nominee except the Republican primary in the 2nd district, which went to a July 17 runoff.[1] The 2018 general election saw no change in Alabama's representation, remaining at a 6–1 GOP advantage, even though Democrats won over 40% of the statewide vote.
Overview
Popular vote
Republican
58.97%
Democratic
41.02%
Other
0.01%
House seats
Republican
85.72%
Democratic
14.28%
District
Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama by district:[2]
District 1
2018 Alabama's 1st congressional district election
The incumbent was Republican Bradley Byrne , who has represented the district since 2013. Byrne was re-elected with 96% of the vote in 2016, against nominal write-in opposition.
Democratic primary
Robert Kennedy Jr.[3]
Lizzetta Hill McConnell, former president of NAACP Mobile County[4]
Primary results
Republican primary
General election
Results
District 2
2018 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election
The incumbent was Republican Martha Roby , who has represented the district since 2011. Roby was re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2016.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Alabama's 2nd congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[7] [8]
Democratic primary
Tabitha Isner, business analyst[9]
Audri Scott Williams[10]
Primary results
Republican primary
Primary results
Runoff results
General election
Results
District 3
2018 Alabama's 3rd congressional district election
The incumbent was Republican Mike Rogers , who has represented the district since 2003. Rogers was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Primary results
Republican primary
General election
Results
District 4
The incumbent was Republican Robert Aderholt , who has represented the district since 1997. Aderholt was re-elected with 99% of the vote in 2016 against nominal write-in opposition.
Democratic primary
Primary results
Republican primary
Primary results
General election
Results
District 5
2018 Alabama's 5th congressional district election
The incumbent was Republican Mo Brooks , who has represented the district since 2011. Brooks was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Peter Joffrion, former Huntsville City Attorney[22]
Republican primary
Mo Brooks , incumbent
Clayton Hinchman, businessman and former U.S. Army Captain[23]
Primary results
General election
Results
District 6
The incumbent was Republican Gary Palmer , who has represented the district since 2015. Palmer was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Danner Kline, businessman[24]
Republican primary
General election
Results
District 7
2018 Alabama's 7th congressional district election
The incumbent was Democrat Terri Sewell , who has represented the district since 2011. Sewell was re-elected with 98% of the vote in 2016 against nominal write-in opposition.
Democratic primary
General election
Results
References
^ Legislatures, National Conference of State. "2018 State Primary Election Dates" . www.ncsl.org .
^ Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018" . Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives . Retrieved April 27, 2019 .
^ "Robert Kennedy Jr. is leading in polls. No, not that one" . NBC News . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Lizzetta McConnell launches Congressional campaign" . www.alreporter.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ a b c d "2018 Alabama Democratic primary election results" (PDF) . Retrieved June 7, 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g "2018 Official General Elections Results" (PDF) . Alabama Secretary of State . November 27, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2019 .
^ Cheney, Kyle (January 30, 2017). "Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets" . Politico . Retrieved February 11, 2017 .
^ Sena, Dan (January 30, 2017). "House Democrats Playing Offense" (PDF) . Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee . Retrieved February 11, 2017 .
^ "Isner seeking Democratic nomination for Second Congressional District | The Wetumpka Herald" . www.thewetumpkaherald.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Record number of black women are candidates in Alabama" . NBC News . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Tommy Amason announces run for Congress" . www.alreporter.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Former US Rep, Montgomery mayor Bright seeks return to Congress" . Dothan Eagle . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Longtime Roy Moore ally Rich Hobson seeks Alabama congressional seat" . AL.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Breaking: State Rep. Barry Moore Announces Run for U.S. Congress - Yellowhammer News" . yellowhammernews.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Alabama Rep. Martha Roby's reelection campaign endorsed by National Right to Life Committee - Yellowhammer News" . yellowhammernews.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ a b c "2018 Alabama Republican primary election results" . Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
^ "2018 Alabama Republican primary runoff election results" . Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
^ "Former Miss America Mallory Hagan announces run for Alabama congressional seat as Democrat" . AL.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ Lockette, Tim. "U.S. House to see rare Democratic primary" . The Anniston Star . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ Tribune, CHARLES WHISENANT The Arab. "AHS grad seeks Democratic nod for Congress" . The Arab Tribune . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Neighbors making second run at Congressional seat | Franklin Free Press" . Franklin Free Press . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Former Huntsville city attorney Peter Joffrion launches bid for Congress" . AL.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Clayton Hinchman is challenging Mo Brooks" . www.alreporter.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
^ "Free the Hops Founder to Run for Congress" . www.bizjournals.com . Retrieved April 14, 2018 .
External links
Vote: Support Democracy in your District
Official campaign websites of first district candidates
Official campaign websites of second district candidates
Official campaign websites of third district candidates
Official campaign websites of fourth district candidates
Official campaign websites of fifth district candidates
Official campaign websites of sixth district candidates
Official campaign websites of seventh district candidates
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